Tonbridge Angels coach Lloyd Blackman looking forward to seeing summer signings Noel Leighton and Trevan Robinson fit and firing

Tonbridge coach Lloyd Blackman can’t wait to see forwards Noel Leighton and Trevan Robinson in full flow.

The pair have jumped two divisions to join National League South Angels, with Leighton joining from Three Bridges and Robinson arriving from Leatherhead.

They scored 41 and 19 goals respectively last season and have the qualities to succeed at Longmead.

They’ve both suffered ankle niggles during pre-season, with Leighton still sidelined although Robinson started the 3-2 midweek defeat by Bromley.

The sooner they’re fit and firing, the better.

“I’m sure they’ll be a handful,” said Blackman.

“There are traits I like in both. They’re both very different. Noel is obviously a big, strong physical presence who works very hard and aerially is very strong.

“Trevan offers a lot of different qualities. He’s technically very good in and around the box, he’s sharp and lively with his movement, so combined we tick a lot of boxes in that forward line.

“It’s just important for us they get back fit as quick as possible so we can look forward to August 10 and the first game of the season.

“Trevan’s back, which is a positive, and he’s building his fitness.

“Noel, I think may be a little bit longer but it’s not a serious one, it’s more a little niggle that doesn’t want to go away.

“We’ll keep monitoring him and hopefully he’s back in action sooner rather than later.”

Leighton worked with Angels boss Jay Saunders at Margate and was a man in demand after his goalscoring exploits at Three Bridges.

Robinson, meanwhile, excelled playing down the middle for the first time and laid on as many goals as he scored.

“We’d been keeping tabs on those two players,” said Blackman.

“We feel they’ll be good additions to the squad and they offer those