Wells to return to the Camrose for another term

11:14am Saturday 21st June 2008

MIDFIELDER Ben Wells is the latest player from Basingstoke Town's Hampshire Senior Cup-winning side to sign on for another year.

A product of the Swindon Town youth set-up, he played in the Camrose side's famous FA Cup win at Chesterfield while on loan from the Robins.

He signed for Basingstoke on his release from the League One side in May 2007, and last year played a full season for his new team.

Basingstoke manager Frank Gray believes he has made another good signing.

"He has very good ability," said Gray. "Last year he played in his unfavoured right side of midfield. I will be looking to use him in a central role."

This week, Town have also announced another pre-season friendly which will see a Reading XI visit the Camrose on Saturday, July 26 (3pm).

This will replace the Oxford United fixture, as the Us will now be entertaining a Manchester United XI.

Gray said: "You can't blame Oxford for wanting to play Manchester United, but I am delighted Reading are coming here.

"I think it is important to have a good relationship with local clubs and I have that with the Royals."

The Town boss confirmed that he is still looking to add a couple more friendlies to the campaign before Basingstoke kick off their league season on Saturday, August 9.

Happy with the way his side is coming together, he said: "We have invited a lot of players to our pre-season and I will be casting my eye over the players in those games to see which ones I want to add to my squad."