Cefn Druids sign former Colchester United midfielder Charley Edge

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Cefn Druids have signed former Colchester United midfielder Charley Edge.

He is Huw Griffiths’ first signing of the summer. Centre-back Nathan Peate committed his future to the club back in April. 

Edge has most recently playing in Northern Premier League Division One North West for Marine AFC. He made 28 appearances last season, scoring once.

Upon signing, Edge said to CefnDruidsAfc.com: “I’m really happy to sign, feel like the club is moving in a good direction, doing things professionally. 

“I’m looking forward to the season and feel like it’ll be a good step in my career.”

Assistant Manager, Jayston Starkey added: “He’s a player who myself and Huw have been monitoring over the past season and watched him a number of times. 

“Charley can play a number of positions and understands the Druids way and expectations of what it is to be a Cefn Druids player.”

The 22-year-old winger began his career with Swansea City, before moving to Stoke City, Everton and eventually Colchester.

Aberystwyth born Edge was released by Football League club Colchester United in May 2018. He joined Hednesford Town after his release. 

The former Potter played for Wales at U16 and U17 level. 

Leaving The Rock is Ben Burrows, Fisnik Hajdari, Ilan ap Gareth, Jack Kenny and Jordan Evans. 

Ben Burrows has joined Rhyl, Fisnik Hajdari remains without a club, whilst Ilan ap Gareth has joined Porthmadog, Jack Kenny has joined Prestatyn and Jordan Evans has flown the nest to join Welsh Premier League newsboys Airbus UK Broughton.

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