Former Maidstone United captain Blair Turgott on his next move, playing for Jamaica at the Gold Cup and the return of his half-term holiday camp in the county town

Blair Turgott retains his links to Maidstone as he prepares for the next chapter in his career.

Turgott is set to leave Swedish club Ostersunds following their relegation from the top flight.

It was a successful spell personally for the former Stones captain, whose form in Scandinavia led to an international debut for Jamaica and a place in their Gold Cup squad, helping them to the quarter-finals.

His double-figure goal tally in a relegated side alerted clubs back home and abroad and the 27-year-old, who’s in the final six months of his contract, has plenty of options.

Whatever the future holds, it will include Maidstone as Turgott gears up for the return of his half-term holiday camp at Archbishop Courtenay School in Tovil.

It was where it all started for Turgott’s Shooting Talent Sports programme, launched while recovering from injury at Maidstone, and he’s delighted to once again have the chance to give something back to youngsters after the pandemic largely put their activities on hold.

All being well, Turgott will be there in person and youngsters attending the camp (booking details at the end of the story) can only be inspired by Turgott’s Sweden experience and subsequent international honours.

“I’m just trying to sort out my next move or my next step,” said Turgott, who’s in warm-weather training, following the conclusion of the Allsvenskan season.

“There’s a few options, I’m just sitting down waiting to see the best one.

“I have six months left in Sweden but there was a lot of interest from last season.

“We’ve been negotiating but it’s just waiting for everything to get over the line.

“I’ve had options from abroad, I’ve had options from England but right now I’m in a place where I’m really appreciated and I want