Wooner signs!
NEW Wellington manager Paul West has made his first major signing since taking over after securing the services of prolific striker Nick Woon who has joined from Street.
It is a major coup for the Toolstation League Division One club as Woon has been one of the most consistent goalscorers in the Western League since starting his career at Wellington in 1997.
Woon’s arrival is the first piece of what the new boss hopes will be a promotion winning side.
The 32-year-old started his Western League career at the club eight years ago and has since had spells with Street (two), Minehead, Elmore, Bideford, Taunton and Paulton Rovers.
The Taunton-based player hopes to bring success back to Wellington and said the appointment of West was the main reason for him returning.
“I was persuaded to come back when I heard Westy had taken over,” said Woon this week.
“I’m confident he can get good players over and players with the right attitude.
“I’ve known Westy for a long time and he’s the kind of person who will get the best out of any team.
“I enjoyed my time at Wellington first time around and I’m really looking forward to playing for the club again.
“I’m confident we will do well.”
West said this week: “It’s a massive signing for us.
“I’ve played with and against Nick and I know he will score goals wherever he goes.
“In the kind of team I’m confident of building, I believe he can score us 40 goals. That’s the target I’m setting him because he’s good enough.
“I hope this signing will show people what we are hoping to achieve at Wellington.”
