Wisbech Town boss Appleby backs Bacon and Mowbray to form lethal strike partnership

Wisbech Town boss Steve Appleby has backed Simon Mowbray to form a lethal partnership with chief marksman Chris Bacon.

Striker Mowbray, who verbally agreed to sign for the Fenmen this week, scored 18 goals for Spalding United before joining their UCL rivals Blackstones last season. He has also played for Dereham Town, Stamford and Holbeach United.

Appleby said the 24-year-old could be the perfect partner for Bacon, who topped the Fenmen's scoring charts with 32 goals last campaign.

The Wisbech boss said: 'He's one I thought I would chance my arm on as soon as the season finished.

'He will take a bit of the weight off Chris' shoulders and he should be a good partner for him.

'I think it's a big boost. I said that I'm only going to sign two or three but they have got to be of high quality. Simon fits into that category.'

The signing ends any possibility of a Fenmen return for former Norwich City Academy starlet Nick Davey and Appleby admitted that the striker, who went on loan to Yaxley last season, was not in his plans.

The Wisbech boss also revealed he was on the lookout for a goalkeeper and a midfielder.

He said: 'There are a few irons in the fire. I've asked two or three people certain questions and some people want a bit of time to think about things.

'I think we've got a good side anyway and I think we had a lot of things go against us last season. I'm praying that will change.'