Sheppey United assistant manager Tommy Osborne on the arrival of midfielder Hassan Ibrahiym and dual-registration departure of James Bessey-Saldanha

Tommy Osborne is hopeful Sheppey new boy Hassan Ibrahiym will rediscover his best form at Holm Park.

Ibrahiym has joined the Ites after a summer move to Isthmian Premier Lewes fell through.

The former Barnet midfielder, 31, played under Sheppey manager Kevin Watson and assistant boss Osborne at Cray Valley.

He flourished under the pair and has the qualities to be a big asset in Isthmian South East, a division he won with the Millers under Steve McKimm two years ago.

Ibrahiym, who had a spell at Dulwich Hamlet last season, made his debut from the bench in a 2-0 FA Cup first qualifying round defeat at Westfield on Saturday.

“Me and Kevin worked with Hassan for about four seasons at Cray Valley,” said Osborne.

“Over that period, he was really good for us.

“The last six months have probably been a little bit frustrating for Hass, football-wise, so hopefully he can come to us, settle down and get back to enjoying his football and finding some consistency.

“If he does that, he can do really well for us.

“He went to Dulwich for half a season last year and it looked like he was going to sign for Lewes this year at Step 3 but it didn’t work out for whatever reason.

“Hopefully, where he knows me and Kevin quite well, he can find a home for a little bit and settle down.

“If he does that, he can be a very influential player.

“On paper, it can work out, so that’s what we’re hoping.

“Hass, by his own admission, is probably a little bit rusty because he’s not played as much football as the other lads. But, with a bit of luck, he can get up to speed fairly quickly.”

James Bessey-Saldanha has rejoined former club Bearsted on dual-registration in search of regular football.

The winger, who celebrated 50 appearances for Sheppey last week,