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Guyett is named new skipper
Guyett joined the Magpies on Wednesday night – penning non-contract terms – and in order to “balance the books” boss Ashley Vickers has sacrificed former skipper Hill. However, the 38-year-old admits he did so with a heavy heart. Vickers told Echosport: “I had to balance the books and Scott has come in for less money. “Kev has conducted himself excellently throughout, we’ve given him some money to go, his contract will be cancelled in the next day or so and we wish him all the best as he’s been a superb servant to the club. “Unfortunately he’s found working and playing quite difficult, especially having been a full-time player for so long, and I think the travelling hasn’t helped either. “I think he already has a few offers from clubs closer to home.” As a result of the Devon-based defender’s departure, ex-Yeovil Town and AFC Bournemouth centre-half Guyett will don the armband for his debut at Chelmsford City tomorrow (3pm). On the 34-year-old’s arrival, Vick-ers, who continues to chase an unidentified striker, added: “I’m really pleased to get him on board. He’s a player I’ve long admired, he has undoubted pedigree and he’s hungry to do well. He will also add quality to the side. “He’s enrolled on a university course and is looking at life after football, so the move suits both of us. He had a few clubs sniffing around him so I’m delighted he has come to us. He hasn’t got a magic wand but will be an excellent signing for us. Scott’s a winner and will take on the armband. He’ll lead the team tomorrow and will organise the defence. “I’m sure Nathan Walker and the rest of the defenders at the club will become better players having Scott around.” Asked how the move came about, the Magpies’ chief said: “I saw him at a motorway service station earlier in the summer, he said he had left Bournemouth so I told him that if he ever wanted to go part-time then he should give us a thought. “Therefore, that chance meeting has worked in our favour.” Dorchester visit Chelmsford, on national non-League day, hoping to build on back-to-back draws in Blue Square Bet South. However, the rock-bottom Magpies face a City side currently boasting a 100 per cent home record, and yet to concede at Melbourne Park. Vickers added: “It’s going to be a tough game. They’ve got some quality players but we’re a match for anyone and we go there in a positive frame of mind.” Kyle Critchell (hip) is expected to regain full fitness but Gary Bowles (ankle) remains sidelined through injury while Jamie Gleeson continues his one-month ban. Magpies (from): Evans, Coward, R Hill, Frampton, Critchell, Martin, Walker, Guyett, Jermyn, Coutts, Crittenden, Devlin, Allen, Moss, Douglas, Groves, Otobo.
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