Tonbridge Angels sign midfielder Marcus Sablier from Lewes | Nazir Bakrin and Bailey Akehurst agree new terms while Jamie Fielding joins Ebbsfleet after leaving Longmead

Craig Nelson has made his first signing since taking charge at Tonbridge.

Nelson has been reunited with midfielder Marcus Sablier, who played under the new Angels boss at Lewes last season.

The 22-year-old excelled at the Dripping Pan, winning the supporters’ player-of-the-year award.

He made 47 appearances for the Isthmian Premier outfit in the 2024/25 campaign, scoring six goals.

“Marcus is a gifted young man with a bright future,” Nelson told the Angels website.

“He’s flamboyant, exciting, and gets fans off their seats but he also works hard for the team.

“He’s got the right attitude and application and I’m confident he’ll be a real asset to us this season.”

Sablier came through the academy at Bromley and during his time with the Ravens had loan spells in National League South with Welling, Hampton & Richmond and Cheshunt.

So he’s had a taste of the division and is looking forward to showing what he can after impressing at Step 3 with Lewes.

“I’m buzzing to be stepping up a league and joining Tonbridge Angels,” said Sablier.

“I’ve worked with the gaffer before and I know the standards he sets. It’s a great environment to be part of.

“The club’s got real ambition, from what I’ve seen the fans are passionate, and I’m looking forward to getting started, showing what I can do and helping the team push on this season.”

Defender Nazir Bakrin is staying at Tonbridge after an impressive first season with the club.

Bakrin, 22, joined the Angels after being released by Charlton last summer, making 46 appearances.

He excelled in central defence but was also used as a holding midfielder under caretaker boss Scott Wagstaff towards the end of the season.

“Naz was someone we identified very early as a key player to keep,” said