Two more back on board

Romford Raiders have agreed terms with 'Heart of Romford' winner and 2008/9 Coach's Player of the Year, Danny Cox. Danny made a huge impression on the RVW faithful last season, not least for his willingness to stick up for his team mates, but his defensive prowess is the prime reason for his return.

"Coxy is another player we've been very keen to get back " , said a Raiders' spokesman. "He came to us as outgoing Haringey captain and displayed that mature approach from his first shift with the Raiders. Danny isn't flashy or flamboyant, he's a solid, no-nonsense D-man and just gets on with the job in hand. "

"He is also willing to put it all on the line for the team and it was no surprise when Jesse picked him as his player of the year. It would have been a real blow to lose Coxy from the roster but we haven't, he's back and we're delighted. "

Raiders have also confirmed the return of Matthew Turner for the 2009/10 season.

"We're very pleased that Matt has agreed to return," the spokesman continued. "I know he was a target elsewhere but we can now see Matt build on the considerable progress he made last year. After a year with the Spits, last season was his first dedicated EPL campaign and while it's fair to say he was a fringe player at the start of the year, he was a key member of the roster by the end and scored some big goals for us."

"Matty is another professional guy who is deceptively tough, skates well and is really dogged. His determination in the corners led to so many turnovers in our favour last year we stopped counting and an attitude like his definitely endeared him to the RVW crowd. He also started to find the net and I think the fact that Jesse regularly sent him out of the first line shows how highly we regard him."