​Four new faces at Aylesbury United

Crosbie is a central midfielder who joins the Ducks from Biggleswade FC, having previously played under United boss Jack Wells at Wantage Town.

A former scholar with Northampton Town, the 20-year-old also had experience with Aylesbury Vale Dynamos.

Empson, 19, who plays in both defence and midfield, is a product of Kettering Town’s education academy and also played in the USA for South Bend Lions, before joining Aylesbury Vale Dynamos on loan from the Poppies in November 2022.

Pearce and Beadle have both signed from Thame United, Pearce being their top scorer last season.

Meanwhile, nine of last season’s squad have signed new deals – Jack Moriarty, Jack Wood, David Lynn, Anthony Ball, Sonny French, Tyriq Hunte, Ezra Forde and Nasha Mukwada.