Aldershot sign midfielder Lawless and defender Dycepublished at 16:32 BST 20 June
16:32 BST 20 June
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Conor Lawless scored his only goal last season in Dagenham & Redbridge's FA Trophy win over Hanwell Town in December
Aldershot Town have signed midfielder Conor Lawless and defender Tyrese Dyce from National League South sides Dagenham & Redbridge and Slough Town respectively.
Lawless, 24, has spent the past three seasons with the Daggers, who finished 13th last season.
"Conor is different to what we have in midfield and his addition will provide good competition in the middle of the pitch," Shots boss Scott Davies told the club website., external
Dyce, 25, has previously played in non-league for Spennymoor Town and Maidenhead United.
"In terms of him as a player, for me there's no better defender in one-vs-one situations," added Davies., external
Aldershot, who finished 20th in the National League last season, have not disclosed the length of either deal.
Sutton sign defender Nightingale from Aldershotpublished at 20:47 BST 6 June
20:47 BST 6 June
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Sutton United have signed Will Nightingale after the defender turned down the chance to trigger a contract extension with Aldershot Town.
The 30-year-old centre-back, who has previously played in the Scottish Premiership for Ross County, featured 38 times for Aldershot in his solitary season with the Hampshire side.
Nightingale joined the Shots after being released by AFC Wimbledon, a club he first joined as a nine-year-old and where he went on to make more than 200 first-team appearances.
Aldershot sign Borgnis as Barrett moves onpublished at 18:40 BST 14 May
18:40 BST 14 May
Aldershot have signed midfielder Jacob Borgnis from Reading.
The 21-year-old, from New Zealand, made 19 appearances in National League South on loan at Slough Town last season.
Meanwhile, the Shots' attacking midfielder Josh Barrett is leaving the club, external for an undisclosed fee.
The 27-year-old scored five goals in 31 league appearances for the Hampshire club last season, and scored the third goal in the club's FA Trophy final victory over Spennymoor Town at Wembley in 2025.
"He's one of three captains that we have now secured who led their teams last season. Dom does the stuff within a game that nobody sees, the work that goes unnoticed but is so important.
"I'm sure he will be a great addition to the group and will add valuable experience".
The club say that following successful rehabilitation they hope Harfield will be able to get back to playing this summer.
"Securing Ollie for next season is hugely important," said manager Scott Davies.
"I know that Ollie is a massive favourite with the fans, and I'm sure that we are all delighted to see him return from a long-term injury.
His dedication and commitment to get back fit has been nothing short of admirable and I genuinely hope that he's back to his best as soon as possible."
Thomas and Ghandour among 12 to leave Aldershotpublished at 12:03 BST 28 April
12:03 BST 28 April
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Aldershot Town strikers Kwame Thomas and Hady Ghandour are among 12 players who have left the National League club following the end of the 2025-26 season.
Thomas, once of Coventry City and Wrexham, scored seven goals in 37 league appearances this season in what was his second spell at the Recreation Ground.
Ghandour netted five times in 30 league games and departs after three years with the Shots, who finished 21st in the fifth tier and avoided relegation by four points.
Other players to leave who have been at the club since 2023 include defender Olly Scott and midfielders Dejan Tetek, Theo Widdrington and Tyler Frost.
Goalkeepers Coniah Boyce-Clarke, Marcus Dewhurst and Pat Nash, defenders Luke Jenkins and Josh Brooking, and versatile player Matt Penney have also gone.
The club said: "All remaining players are either under contract for the 2026-27 season or in talks to continue at Aldershot Town."