Folkestone Invicta boss Andy Drury is prepared to be patient while putting final touches to their new-look squad

Andy Drury is prepared to be patient while he puts the final touches to Folkestone’s squad.

Invicta returned to pre-season training ahead of the new Isthmian Premier campaign last weekend.

Boss Drury was impressed with what he saw from his squad but conceded they’re not the finished article yet.

“On paper, it looks like a strong, experienced, side,” he said. “We have got a couple of exciting youngsters in there, as well.

“Everyone came back in good shape and Saturday’s session was good.

“It was quite a busy summer, really, with everything we have had to do to kind of build a new squad for the second time in six or seven months.

“It was nice to be back out on the pitch and not worrying about talking to players about money!

“We have six weeks to prepare for the new season.

“We’re not the finished article - we’re still probably two or three away from where I want to get to - but I’m happy with what we have got on paper and I was pleased with what I saw.”

Invicta are in talks with players who still hold ambitions of playing at a higher level.

Should they not be able to get that kind of move, though, Drury thinks Folkestone will be ready to pounce.

He said: “We’ve not got a bottomless pit. We have got a budget and we have used it quite well.

“What some players are asking for is unrealistic so, with those that don’t have clubs, their demands will start to go down.

“We’re speaking to some National League players that are wanting to see if they can get a National League club. If not, I’ve had good talks with them.

“But they have got to be the right calibre of player to improve us.”

Sports therapist Beth Cooper has joined while further additions to Invicta’s backroom staff are set to be confirmed shortly.

“Even with backroom