Ribbo Joins Regent

Brightlingsea Regent have completed the signing of Chris Ribchester from FC Clacton

The towering 6ft 5' Defender has made 176 appearances for FC Clacton, scoring 26 goals

Chris has a host of experience having played for Felixstowe & Walton United, Heybridge Swifts and Maldon & Tiptree.

Chris also featured for Holland and Stanway Rovers before returning to FC Clacton under Tom Austin in 2019.

Tom Austin is delighted to be reunited with Chris, he had this to say, “Me and Ribbo have known each other a very long time, he’s a man mountain on the pitch standing at 6ft 5.”

“At 30 years old he will be bringing plenty of experience with him to our young side.”

“Very strong in the air and also over the past two seasons he has really worked on his distribution which is a key factor to the type of side me and Salts are looking to build.”

“I’m sure he will become a real fans favourite as he is one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met off the pitch.”

Welcome to the R’s Chris!