Ashford United manager Lloyd Hume couldn’t turn down the chance to sign goalkeeper Roshan Greensall but also wants Harry Brooks to stay

Lloyd Hume believes Ashford have landed a gem in new goalkeeper Roshan Greensall.

The former Crawley youngster has joined the Nuts & Bolts from Isthmian South East high-fliers Faversham.

He made his debut in a 4-2 win at Hassocks on Saturday - Gary Lockyer (2), Mike West and Will Moses the scorers - and has everything boss Hume wants in a keeper.

“He’s a real athlete, he’s got real desire, he’s got a burning ambition to be better than where he is,” said Hume.

“I think his ability is better than where he is and I think he’s shown that this year.

“I looked at some comments from Faversham fans, and no one’s got a negative word to say about him, and the three times I’ve seen him play this year, he’s been outstanding.

“He wants to get better, he wants to develop as a goalkeeper and he just had all the qualities in an individual that I love.

“He’s got that crazy side to him as a goalkeeper, which I love, and he came in on Saturday and did a really good job.”

Greensall’s arrival means Harry Brooks has lost his place just a couple of weeks after signing from Sheppey as the replacement for the injured Sam Freeman.

Hume has a lot of time for Brooks and wants him to stay at Homelands in a player-coach role.

“When Harry came in, I said unless something drastic changes, it’s your shirt to lose,” said Hume.

“He’s been really unfortunate because he didn’t put a foot wrong in the two games he played but Roshan, we know, and we’ve liked him for a long period of time.

“We didn’t think he’d become available. He’s a 22-year-old goalkeeper that’s only going to get better and when the opportunity came up to sign him, we had to take it.

“We were very honest with Harry about that.

“He’s got an outstanding attitude, he’s been outstanding in the