Hamrun Spartans FC presented their new signings during a press conference today at Eurosport in Birkirkara.

Gaetano Debattista, the club vice president, stated that following the misfortune of being relegated to Division Two last season, the present committee left no stone unturned to strengthen the squad for the coming campaign with the signing of seven new players.

This summer the Spartans have brought in Aaron Attard, Andre White, Alan Tabone, Christian Cacciatolo, Evano Briffa, Simon Shead and Saturday Nanapere.

“These new signings together with our homegrown players should make a very competitive team to enable Hamrun to achieve their main objective, that of returning to the First Division by the end of this season,” Debattista said.

He also stated that the club appointed Stephen D’ Amato as their new coach. He said that D’ Amato apart from having already coached different Premier Division clubs, is also familiar to the club environment as he has already been in charge at Hamrun Spartans in the recent past.

D’Amato will be assisted by his assistant Renzo Kerr Kumbo, goalkeepers coach Mark Tabone and Mark Tabone, the Kit Manager.

On his part D’ Amato thanked the committee for their efforts in assembling such a strong and competitive squad in its goal to gain promotion. He also commended his players for their dedication and discipline shown during the pre-season which will undoubtedly be two main factors to achieve the club’s target.

Joseph Bugeja, the club administrator gave a very brief overview on the current club situation. He explained that this committee is in its second year of its three year plan and that the club is moving in the right direction.

He stressed that although the club is cautious in keeping to its budget, it still invests where necessary. He also urged members and supporters to give their support to the team and participate in event and activities which are organised by the supporters club .