We are delighted to announce two new signings as we welcome Jayden Nielsen from Bristol Manor Farm and Aysa Corrick from Cribbs to the club. Both new faces are in the Peacocks’ squad for this afternoon’s Southern League match against Sholing kicking off in around an hour!
Highly rated midfielder Jayden is a former Bristol City apprentice, going on to join Brislington upon his release before linking with Bristol Manor Farm, initially on dual registration. He has produced some outstanding performances for Manor Farm over recent seasons which prompted a move to Southern League rivals Frome Town over the summer, but he soon switched back to the Bristol side where he had won both the Players’ Player and Supporters’ Player of the Year awards in 2022-23. The following campaign saw him find the net on 15 occasions as he was named as a substitute in the Southern League Division One South’s Team of the Season.
Jayden told us: “I’m delighted to sign for Taunton Town. I can’t wait to get started and meet the fans and players and experience the atmosphere the fans bring on match days.”
Taunton manager Richard Luffman is pleased to finally secure his target, saying:” Jayden and I spoke a lot in the summer, and I was gutted to see him join Frome as they took a player I was really keen on. Arguably he was their best player in pre-season, so much so they were desperate to take him back when we moved to acquire him from Manor Farm. Jayden openly admitted that we were his preference in the summer and was gutted we didn’t get anything agreed which is completely on me but better late than never. We’ve got a great prospect who can help us short and long term.”
Aysa has gained extensive experience with several clubs over the past decade and previously featured for the Peacocks during pre-season in 2018-19. His former sides include Mangotsfield United, Gloucester City and Yate Town who he left to join Highworth Town where he notched 46 goals in the 2016-17 campaign and was named Hellenic Player of the Year. Since then he has featured for Evesham United, Larkhall Athletic, Paulton Rovers plus a second spell at Yate.
Aysa remarked: “When Luffers called me last week and said he’d be keen on taking me to Taunton I knew it was the right thing to do. I’ve played under some good managers, but Luffers is the best as he knows how to get the best out of me and also a club the size of Taunton you don’t say no to. I’ve had a lot of offers but I’m glad I said no so I was available to join Taunton.”
The Town boss added:” Aysa is a powerful and tricky player who will no doubt be a great addition to our squad. He’s an experienced player who has won league titles and always played for top teams. I’ve worked with Aysa before and although he’s a big personality who takes some managing, he’s also a great bloke who the boys will love.”