Utility man Crane is back at Bognor after leaving Worthing

Fans' favourite James Crane is back where he belongs -- in a Rocks shirt.
James Crane celebrates a Rocks goal against Dulwich Hamlet in 2017 / Picture by Tommy McMillanJames Crane celebrates a Rocks goal against Dulwich Hamlet in 2017 / Picture by Tommy McMillan
James Crane celebrates a Rocks goal against Dulwich Hamlet in 2017 / Picture by Tommy McMillan

Bognor boss Jack Pearce has moved swiftly to re-sign the versatile full-back from Bostik premier division rivals Worthing.

Crane quit Nyewood Lane this time last year citing the quest for a new challenge as his reasoning for the departure and he was soon snapped up by the Rebels manager Adam Hinshelwood.

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Pearce said it was an easy decision to bring back Crane, who was with the Rocks for a decade before he quit. He said: "Everyone knows all about James' qualities and it was such a simple decision to make for us and for him.

"He has an abundance of ability, great desire and he knows where the goal is, too. The supporters love him and I think it's fair to say he is back at his spiritual home now. In modern parlance, signing James was what is called, I believe, a 'no-brainer'.

"As a club we are determined to build on last season and as much as we can, we want to get our business done early. We have a number of players who we are talking to and we very much hope that we can bring the fans positive recruitment news soon."