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Manager Neil Hixon with Steve Grazier who has joined RCA as chief scout. Steve, from Hartlepool, has 15 years experience of the Northern League.

Pre-season started today. It was great to see Neil, Carl, George and Ian putting the lads through their paces. I guess the gadgie over in the cemetery will have been watching and he'll soon be giving you his thoughts, assuming he can stir himself. A warn welcome to the new lads who were there today: Andrew Appleby, Jordan Fraser, David Southern, David Gordon and Richard Archer. Click here to see the jumps - didn't realise George had a cruel streak!

David Gordon, a left sided player, rejoins RCA for his second spell. Previously with Shildon and Sunderland AFC.

RCA are pleased to welcome Ross Preston to the club. Ross is a centre half and good all-round defender, who Neil has tried to sign for the last four seasons, finally prizing him away from West Auckland where he was part of the Wembley Vase squad.

We are very pleased to announce another new signing for the 2012-13 campaign.

Jordan Fraser is centre half who is strong in the air and the tackle. Neil tried to sign him last year, so it's second time lucky.