Omar Beckles leaves Aldershot for Accrington Stanley
Saturday 18 June 2016 12:50, UK
Accrington have signed defender Omar Beckles from non-league Aldershot.
The 24-year-old made 47 appearances for the Shots last season and was voted the club's player of the season.
Centre-back Beckles has agreed a one-year deal with the option of a further 12 months at the Wham Stadium.
"It's very exciting," the former Millwall trainee told Accrington's official website. "I'm looking forward to the challenge of league football, it's progression to play in the league above. The team achieved so much last season and I'm hoping to be part of another successful season here.
"There's been speculation but as a footballer you just want to concentrate on your game. You don't want to get caught up in the hype and the media. I'm happy that it's now finalised and all done.
"There were other options on the table but I wanted to come here. It was the history of the club and speaking to the management team that sold it to me."
