JC summer rumour mill 2019

HMH have been installed as joint-favourites for the Premier Division next season after freshening up their attacking options. Having already announced Team Maccabi GB Adam Ellis is joining from BAYERN MINCHA, Avi Goldberg’s boys confirmed on social media that Redbridge Jewish Care A top-scorer Nate Kashket will also come in.

Double winners HENDON UNITED SPORTS have announced the arrival Player of the Year Josh Bharier from Premier Division rivals Oakwood A. The club tweeted: "Bringing JB, the reigning Player of The Year, to Hadley was the final piece of business in an exceptional summer in the transfer market for Hendon. Another versatile player who will bring bags of power, speed and quality to Hendon's attacking line-up." Hendon boss Jordan Sapler said: "This wasn’t an easy one to pull off. Negotiations were prolonged and tough. We know of JB’s quality and once he was open to the move we had to to get it done. To sign the reigning player of the season shows our intent to better last seasons double.”

Bharier, is joined at the MGBSFL champions by 19-year-old Kiki Levin from Maccabi London Lions. The former Peter Morrison winner joins the reds on a four year deal for an undisclosed fee. Commenting on the striker who scored six times in Brondesbury’s shul’s 9-2 drubbing of Mill Hill, a Hendon spokesman said: “He’ll add extra firepower as we look to once again compete for the top prizes in the MGBSFL.”

The signature of Jake Doffman has also been confirmed by double winners Hendon United. The club tweeted: "We're delighted the former Raiders and HMH no. 1 has signed on a three-year deal. Jake will join an already strong goalkeeping department and provide cover for other positions in the squad."

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HMH appear to have found the perfect replacement for Sammy Kingston after agreeing terms with Max Foster from Manchester Maccabi. The second arrival of the summer, Foster has an excellent football CV, winning gold at the Maccabiah Games, as well as helping Maccabi win the Manchester County Cup and MJSL. A club source said: “Max is a man mountain who will provide a physical presence and calm head. We look forward to having him join us for pre-season at Primrose Hill on July 2. HMH have also confirmed pre-season friendlies against Jewdinese (July 22) and Nottingham University FC Oilers (July 23).

JEWDINESE have pulled off one of the coups of the summer after revealing the arrival of goal machine Reiss Mogilner from Maccabi London Lions.

Gav Noe has decided to hang up his boots. Since joining mid-season, Noe has contributed four goals and five assists from 13 appearances. He memorably played a huge role in Hendon's late equaliser in the Cyril Anekstein Cup final.

Another big move that has been confirmed is that Sammy Kingston, one of my Prem Div players of the season, will be in charge of NORTH LONDON GALAXY next season. Upon announcing his departure, Kingston tweeted: “Time to go and do something I’ve wanted to for a long time. Thank you to everyone at HMH for an amazing season. It’s been truly amazing every step.”

Kingston will be backed by the Galaxy board, with a whole of host of ambitious arrivals expected. The first is England U19 Futsal captain Jared Rand, who had been involved in a tug of war with fellow new boys BARNET BORUSSIA. The arrival of Jordan Green and Jake Moss has also been confirmed.

Michael Sacks has been confirmed as the new manager of Manchester Maccabi 1st. He takes over from Scott McGarvey. Sacks has wasted no time in boosting his squad, with the arrival of Toby Levy and former Maccabi youth player Jake Bentwood confirmed. The duo have both put pen to paper for the upcoming season. (Full story)

Ed Brafman will play for North London Raiders after joining from Maccabi London Lions for an undisclosed fee (£2). Raiders tweeted: "It's one we have been working on all summer and delighted to get it over the line!"

It has also been confirmed that Galaxy CAM Jack Mattey will line up in the colours of Barnet Borussia next season. They have also made audacious bids to add Brady’s Jordan Nathan and free agent Adam Burchell to their squad.

Another new face at Borussia is Adam Bowman, who has joined following a successful first season at Mill Hill Dons. Bowman said: “I am delighted to announce my move to BB and would like to thank both managers for this opportunity, giving me the confidence to grow not only as a player but a man as well.”

Dan Moses, nicknamed ‘the Elstree Cafu,’ has also joined Borussia from Jewdinese. A spokesman for the club said: “He brings unrivalled quality and experience at the full back position. We would like to thank Jewdinese for allowing this signing, given the quality he brings to the side.”

Joe Botchin, one of the best goalkeepers in the league, is another new arrival announced by Borussia. A club source said: “Coming from the Premier Division Oakwood, he brings a wealth of experience and quality that we’re delighted to have as a part of our squad.”

Another top-flight play to join Borussia is the versatile Sam Lipton from Brady Maccabi. A BB spokesman commented: “He’s an absolute rock at the back and the definition of passion, as a result of that he’ll be captaining the side in the forthcoming campaign.”

Oron Sheldon, the former captain and president of Leeds Uni Futsal, will also join the ranks at Borussia. Also playing for ProFutsalA in Division One of the National Futsal League, Sheldon is “one of the most technically gifted Jewish ballers” and Borussia are “delighted to have him”.

CLUB DE CHIGWELL have made their intentions clear ahead of their first season by revealing Daniel Garfinkle will boost their attack for the forthcoming campaign. He will be joined by former Brady Maccabi star Stanley Offord and Harrison Grant from Fairlop FC.

NORTH LONDON BEARS appear to have won the race for former Middlesex and Brent attacker Harry Russell. A spokesman said: “He will be one of the most technically gifted players in the league for sure."

The BEARS, who are led by player-managers James Harpin and Sam Fresco, are looking to build an exciting, young team. They have managed to secure the registrations of Alex Rose, Freddy Kramer and Nathan Anders from London Lions. The addition of Tommy Lustigman and Sam Martin from SPEC provide experience in the MGBSFL. New arrival - ex-Cambridge United player Zacki Doumou - will add firepower to the Bears attack. Harpin told JC Sport: "There have been far too many teams over recent years failing to produce a squad week in, week out, and I want to stop this by utilising the youth in Jewish football, giving them the experience to play football as much as possible. We are looking to bolster the development of these young Jewish players who may be looking to end their football careers and focus on life outside of the game. The team that has been built will bring a new lease of life to the leagues and you can be assured, we are not just in it to take part. We are here to win trophies."

NORTH LONDON RAIDERS are looking to build on a top five finish in Division One by securing the services of Bradley Lander from Jewdinese. A club source said: “We are delighted as we know Bradley qualities and that he can play anywhere across the back line.

Dan Lipman has been confirmed as the new NLR no. 1. Lipman has represented both London Lions and Maccabi GB.

HERTSWOOD VALE have won the race to sign Charlie Becker - their first arrival of the summer. The 6ft 2" box-to-box midfielder joins after four years of football at Bath University.

PARIS SAINT-JEWMAIN have confirmed former Hertswood Vale star Elio Elia as manager of the new boys. He said: “I am honoured to have this great opportunity working alongside this exciting squad of young players in this next stage of my MGBSFL career.”