GOALKEEPER Anthony Williams will join up with former Racecourse team mate Chris Llewellyn at Welsh Premier League club Neath next season.

The Gnoll club are switching to full-time football in 2009/10 and the capture of two such experienced players will only stand them in good stead for the challenge ahead.

"This is again the signing of a local lad with experience at a higher level," said Neath secretary Tony Melding.

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"He will add a bundle of experience to the team in a vital area and will also play an important part on developing other goalkeepers at the club, working closely with our existing keeper coach Leigh David."

Coming only days after 29 year-old Llewellyn decided to return near to his roots as well.

Eagles manager Andy Dyer said: "This a huge signing for us, to sign someone of Chris's quality and experience will impact on the club as a whole. It shows the intent that the club now possesses to go and challenge.

"It is a great follow up to the signing of Ian Hillier and things are shaping up quite nicely for the start of next season and the future changes to the League."

Also playing his trade in the Welsh Premier League will be full back Chris Marriott, who has joined TNS after being released by the Reds in May.

Chris spent virtually all of last season on loan at NEWI Cefn Druids and performed well enough to seal his move to Park Hall.