Whitstable Town FC

Big John Akinde who spent two loan spells with Whitstable before returning to his club Ebsfleet where he was voted M.O.M in their FA Trophy win last year at Wembley has signed for Bristol City.

The fee, believed to be just over £150,000 when all the bits and pieces are agreed will boost the coffers of Ebsfleet United, the fans owned club to ensure they continue to push on to greater things.

Whitstable’s manager Marc Seager who was responsible for nurturing John before he secured a regular first team place with the ‘Fleet’ saying he was thrilled for John and delighted For Ebsfleet, their manager Liam Daish and all their supporters.

“I am so pleased that we were able to play a very small part in the progression of John’s football career, he’s a smashing lad, a good time keeper, good at training and great to have around the dressing room, he was a firm favourite with his fellow players and the supporters.