As the Trawlerboys swept aside FA Trophy opponents Lewes at Crown Meadow on a wet Halloween, terms had been agreed with another exciting attacking option who will be available for the blues on Tuesday evening against Biggleswade.

The 25 year old winger recently had his contract cancelled by National League new-comers Kings Lynn having this season featured only once in the squad, with an 87th-minute appearance in the opening game against Yeovil. Hawkins did score 25 goals in 137 for Lynn having arrived at The Walks from St Neots in 2016 where he was team-mates with Adam Tann and Jack Wilkinson. Hawkins has also been part of the remarkable double promotion that saw Kings Lynn rise from the Southern League Central Premier division to their lofty National League status.

On signing the winger, Manager Jamie Godbold said "I am delighted to be able to bring Ryan to Lowestoft and that he has accepted our offer amongst other interest. He is more than proven at our level and if you look at his last 4-5 years he has been involved in teams at the top end of the divisions they've been in, so he knows what it takes, he is a winner.
I have managed teams that have played against Hawks and he causes you problems, I think he will be a great creator for us and hopefully chip in with some goals along the way so we can continue what's been a positive start to the season.

Trawlerboys fans will get their first opportunity to see their new signing in action on Tuesday night when Lowestoft entertain Biggleswade (16th) in their latest league encounter. How long they might need to wait after then remains to be seen with new Government measures due to start on Thursday.

picture credit: Ian Burt