WHILE he admits that he wants to add more experience to Stanway Rovers' squad, new manager Terry Spillane says he knows there is a pool of talent to build on already at the club.

Spillane has taken the helm at the Hawthorns and has said that he is targeting a push for promotion from the Essex Senior League over the next two seasons, so is looking to assemble a squad capable of achieving that.

They have drawn in the league against Woodford Town and then booked their place in the semi-finals of the Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy in the experienced boss' first two games at the helm and he admitted that he had seen players who he would be able to work with.

That is due to continue tonight when Stanway host Ilford as they return to Essex Senior League action and it will be another chance for Rovers' young players to impress their new manager.

Spillane said: “When I came in, I said to the players that they had two games to show me what they had and I’ve seen enough to know that there are some who are good enough.

“I’m not saying that there are any who aren’t good enough, I’m just saying that there are some who are a bit further ahead than others.

“But I will be bringing in more players as that’s what the club have got me in for.

“They have brought me in to bring in experienced players, which you need to have around youngsters like the ones who are here.

“They need people with experience, who have played the game at a higher level and who can pass on that experience.

“That’s especially the case in a league like the Essex Senior League.

“It is the perfect league for young kids to learn their trade because they are going to get smashed about left, right and centre and they have to learn to deal with that quickly.

“There is no time in this league because every team is physical bar none.

“So it’s a good opportunity for them.

“I’ve been impressed by what I’ve seen of them so far and their game management has been good for such young players.

“That shows they have been coached well.

“I know this league and I’ve spoken to the players about what’s needed.

“They’ll have all been through the EJA (Eastern Junior Alliance) leagues and the coaching they’ll have had is all about pass, pass, pass.

“Then suddenly they have landed in the Essex Senior League – and I’m not being horrible – but it’s not a pass, pass, pass league.

“There are times that you can play and the young players here have already shown that they can.

“You can see that they’ve been coached properly and the previous manager has done a very good job because they know how to play the game.

“They just need to have a bit more experience around them."