Deakin departs Grove (From Halesowen News)

Deakin departs Grove

1:40pm Thursday 25th June 2009

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THE first comings-and-goings of the summer at the Grove have been confirmed with midfielder Graham Deakin heading through the exit door while two players have arrived.

Deakin, who only joined the Yeltz from rivals Bromsgrove Rovers in March, has signed for Southern Midland side Sutton Coldfield Town.

His departure will be a disappointment for supporters after a string of impressive performances during his brief time with the club.

This included scoring two penalties during a dominant display in the 2-2 derby draw at rivals Stourbridge on Easter Monday.

Joining the club are winger Tom Bates and defender Jamie Hood from Atherstone Town.

Both men were instrumental in the Warwickshire side’s superb first season back in the Southern Midland Division, in which they made the play-offs, free-kick specialist Bates chipping in with 12 goals.

Meanwhile no location has yet been confirmed for the Halesowen shareholder’s AGM, which is scheduled to take place this Monday June 29.

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