Stockport county sign Ex-Portsmouth defender and Ex-Dorking attacker

Stockport county have signed Tom Blair and Harvey Rew as they continue to bolster their squad ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.

Former Eastleigh winger Blair arrives from Dorking Wanderers following the end of his contract.

The 25 year old hit six goals and provided four assists across 31 Vanarama National League games as Dorking were relegated.

Upon his arrival, Blair said: “It doesn’t feel like dropping down a level because this environment is as professional as you’ll find anywhere in non-league football.

“I’m really looking forward to it and to getting the new season under way.”Former Portsmouth defender Rew has also joined Jimmy Ball’s side as they look to earn promotion to the National League South.“I watched Harvey a couple of times two seasons ago and again a few times last year when he was playing for Gosport Borough,” Ball said of his new defender.

“I believe he is one of the best young talents in this league, so once I discovered that there was a genuine possibility of signing him, I was keen to get the deal done as quickly as possible.

“I’d like to thank Gosport for their cooperation in getting everything sorted out so efficiently.

“Harvey is keen to come here and play, to prove how good he is, and to kick on in his career. He has bags of potential and I’m really looking forward to seeing him in a Totton shirt.”