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Rob Smith thrilled at triple Telford swoop

AFC Telford United boss Rob Smith spoke of his delight in bringing in three new faces.

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Wolves duo Bradley Reid and Ben O'Hanlon have joined the Bucks on loan until January while Paul McCone, who is nearing full fitness after 10 months on the sidelines with a severe knee injury, has been re-signed.

Reid, a forward who has represented Wales at under-19 level, returns to the club for a second spell after a short stint with the club in April 2015. He has also had spells on loan at Wrexham.

O'Hanlon, a defender who signed his professional contract with Wolves in 2014 and signed an extension in May this year, has represented England at under-18 level.

He has has also enjoyed loan spells at Corby Town and Nuneaton Town.

McCone played a handful of games last term for Telford before his long injury spell. On the trio, Smith said: "We are really pleased we have been able to bring them in. It shouldn't be a problem integrating them into the squad."

Reid suffered a broken leg in August 2015 at the worst possible time having notched nine goals in six appearances for the Wolves U21s from the start of pre-season onwards.

He spent six months out and recently had a one-month loan spell at Wrexham.

O'Hanlon is highly-rated at the Molineux club and has experience in the National League North through his spells at Nuneaton and Corby.

On the pair, Smith said: "Bradley has been at Telford before but he has perhaps lost his way a little bit. He has got a chance here to get games and to impress.

"Ben is someone who I have rated for a long time. He has played in the division now for a while so adjusting to the league should not be a problem."

McCone played for the Bucks under Smith last season and has previously played for Hednesford and Stourbridge.

He has remained involved in the set-up while recovering from his injury and has now signed a deal as he nears a return.

He took part in training with the rest of the squad this week.

"He has been brilliant," said Smith. "He has worked so hard so it will be great to get him back in the fold and playing games."

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