Sphinx Sign Lewis McBride

Last updated : 03 July 2015 By LW

Sphinx have pulled a rabbit out of the hat with Lewis McBride committing himself for the forthcoming season.

Coventry Sphinx are very delighted and would like to announce the signing and major coup of Lewis McBride.

Lewis 24 comes across from Rugby Town where last season he was limited to 20 appearances due to a knee injury but still managed to pick up an end of season award, which he had done in previous years. In his debut season of 2012/3 he won Player Player which for me is the best award so he comes with pedigree of a very high standard. Leading up to his time at Rugby Lewis was at MK Dons through the academy and then had stints at Bedford Town, Leighton, Alyesbury United before settling at Rugby Town.

Manager Luke Hopkins Commented "Lewis is top top class, we started pre season and he looks sharp fit and has a massive positive attitude which is brilliant. He has the ability to play in many different positions and effect games so that’s a bonus for us and I'm really looking for working with him. We wont and cant hide the fact Lewis is Milton Keynes based and it shows a massive commitment from him in joining us with some of the traveling, but I think that has helped us a little as I know some clubs north of Coventry were trying to sign him!!"

Assistant Manager Craig "Herbs' Herbert added: "I worked with Lou at Rugby as many of the lads that we've brought in, but he adds maximum effort in everything he does, he trains hard, stays and does extras after the session, there's no sign what so ever you can see he's coming back after an op and looks fitter than I've seen in previous years, he's good guy to have in the changing room and will rub off on some of the younger lads in helping them. I spoke with Lou before he came and with your Chasetown's, Kettering and Bedford to name a few we thought it might be a big ask to secure him, but he likes what myself and Luke are doing, the way things are set up and hopefully wants a bit of silverware come May."

Hopkins added further: "We promised big signings and although he's only 5ft 4 he is a massive signing with the direction Coventry Sphinx is traveling added to the squad which is starting to take shape nicely we keep going about our business and doing what we do, certainly looking forward to the first pre season game and as we build up to the first league game."

Lewis is available for player sponsorship, if you are interested please contact Sharon Taylor by email Sharon@coventrysphinx.co.uk