Loxwood boss aiming to compete in Division 1
The Magpies will kick off for the first-ever time in the top flight on Saturday when they host fellow promoted side Broadbridge Heath.
Of the side that finished last season as winners of the Division 2 Cup, no-one has left the club.
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Hide AdThey have made a number of additions; goalkeeper Sam Smith returns from Horsham YMCA and centre-back Tom Familton has joined from Dorking.
Former professional Mark Beard has joined the club. The ex-Millwall midfielder is also running the club’s academy side. Another new recruit is former Horsham and YMCA midfield man Adam Hutchings.
Cocoracchio said: “We have put together a squad that we want to compete. It was important that we did not lose any players and we have re-signed everyone we wanted to re-sign.
“There were four or five key signings we wanted to make and we have made them.
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Hide Ad“From my point of view, I am looking forward to the season. We have prepared well with a good pre-season against tough opposition.”
Pick up this week’s paper for an interview with Loxwood chairman Barry Hunter, who has seen the club realise their dream.