Lowestoft Town FC officials have hailed their latest summer signing ahead of the start of the new Pitching In Isthmian League north division which kicks off tomorrow (Saturday).

Blues boss Jamie Godbold has welcomed former Colchester United youngster Harvey Sayer - with the signing of the talented 20-year-old described as "a real coup."

The capture of Sayer comes ahead of interest from a number of clubs, and after the former Bungay High School student and Norwich academy youngster had trialled elsewhere in pre-season.

After sealing a hat trick of new recruits - with Sayer joining midfielder Tom Fitzgerald and versatile defender Dan White - the Blues boss was understandably delighted ahead of the return of competitive action tomorrow.

Admitting it was "a real coup", Godbold said: "Our latest signing is Harvey Sayer, and we are delighted to get that over the line as he is someone we have had our eyes on since he was released from Colchester.

"That goes back to early on in the summer, and while it may have taken some time, Harvey is a fantastic addition."

Capable of playing at full back or out wide on the wing, Sayer has been trialling with other clubs and after holding off making a decision about his future, The Trawlerboys expressed delight that he has chosen to return to Lowestoft - having made a trial appearance for the club earlier in pre-season.

Godbold said: "We're delighted Harvey has chosen us to play his football with for the next two years.

"He certainly strengthens the squad and makes us a really exciting attacking force.

"Harvey is capable of playing either on the wing or at full back, and he gives us versatility, great technique and flexibility.

"He has been in the professional game as a full time footballer and he still has desires to go back - so given the teams who he has trialled with, and the offers he had, thankfully Harvey has chosen us to play his football at Lowestoft for the next two years as a minimum.

"We hope it will be very successful.

"He is a local lad, a former Bungay High School student, who knows Sam Johnson and a few of the other lads as well - so it is a great signing and a real coup for us."

After joining the Norwich City Academy when he was eight, Harvey went onto sign for Colchester United in January 2017.

Sayer made four first-team appearances at EFL League Two side Colchester, with his senior debut coming in September 2020 when he appeared as a substitute against West Ham U21s in the EFL Trophy.

In January 2021, Sayer signed his first professional contract with Colchester with a deal that kept him at the club until this summer.

His league debut followed in a game against Exeter City on February 23 2021.

Successful loan spells have followed at Billericay Town, Needham Market, Maldon & Tiptree and recently last season at Stowmarket Town.

And now back in north Suffolk, The Trawlerboys have wished the talented Sayer well.

Welcome Harvey - it is great to have you on board, and we all look forward to seeing you in the blue shirt at the Foster's Solicitors Community Stadium this month.