Woodhouse warns Gainsborough Trinity should not be written off

Former Worksop Town man Connor Smythe is Trinity's latest signing.

Woodhouse made winger Connor Smythe his latest signing this week as he continues to put together his new-look squad.

And Woodhouse his confident his young guns can cause a few shocks on their journey this season.

“It’s a young exciting squad that I believe will grow and grow as the season goes on.

“Everybody seems to have written us off this season as cannon fodder, they have seen the players we have lost and seen loads of ‘unknown’ players we have signed.

“But remember, every champion was once a contender just waiting for an opportunity - I have faith in our new group, we won’t be letting anybody down.”

Smythe (24) has played for Handsworth, Worksop Town and AFC Mansfield and is comfortable anywhere down the left hand side.

And he earned a deal with the Holy Blues after impressing the boss in training.

“It is great to get Connor in with us,” said Woodhouse. “He is a player I’ve come up against from his days at Handsworth, Worksop and Pontefract and he’s always impressed me.

“He has a terrific engine and a fantastic left foot. Connor has great delivery and can play anywhere down the left-hand side.

“With Gregg Smith in the box, delivery is crucial and not many have better than Connor.

“He has been training with us the last few weeks and made it impossible to ignore him having really impressed me. I am looking forward to seeing how he can develop and grow.”

After signing on the dotted line Smythe he couldn’t wait to get cracking

“It’s a great feeling to the deal sorted,” he said.

"I’m really looking forward to getting up and running in the season. I am delighted to sign for Gainsborough Trinity.

"I will bring great energy and quality on the ball getting lots of crosses into the box. I have trained with them for the last few weeks and was offered a deal.

"I have heard a lot of good things from people who have played here in the past so I'm really looking forward to getting going.

"The club has a strong proud history and a really good fanbase. I'm excited to play for such a good club