Yeovil Town have announced the signing of Johl Powell after the attacking midfielder left Walton and Hersham.
The 25-year-old has agreed a two-year deal to link back up with Glovers’ boss Billy Rowley, who coached him during his time at the Southern League Premier Division side.
The playmaker, who is comfortable in midfield or attack, was named the Swans’ Supporters’ Player of the Year in May following a season which saw them win promotion to National League South and reach the fifth round of the FA Trophy. The 25-year-old scored 21 goals in 39 league appearances last season.
Announcing the latest acquisition on Monday afternoon, the Glovers said: “Powell adds creativity, energy and proven goal scoring ability from midfield to Billy Rowley’s squad ahead of the new season.”
Powell has youth team experience with both Millwall and Charlton Athletic making an appearance in the EFL Trophy for the Addicks in the 2020/21 season, and was a National League South champion with Maidstone United in 2021/22. He has also played for Tonbridge Angels and Dover Athletic.
He joins former boss Billy Rowley and Mason Obeng in switching Walton for Yeovil this summer, and is expected to be one of a number of signings announced on Monday night with defender Joe Gubbins, whose departure from Southend United was announced yesterday, also expected to arrive.
Welcome to the Glovers, Johl!
Great announcement, but when is the announcement that fans probably actually want to hear going to happen? The one about the “Achieve by Unity” banner being include front and centre, and 100% part of the club badge? Or just get rid and do another one associated with current ownership.
Lots will say this is unimportant, but I agree with ‘goal lover’ let’s do something to finally disengage with our previous owner, whose brainchild it was
Great news re signings btw