Hornchurch

Emily Herbert
BBC Sport London and South East

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Hornchurch have signed midfielder Alfie Massey on loan from Millwall until 3 January.

The 20-year-old has previously had loan spells with Wealdstone and Southend United and came through Millwall's academy before signing his first professional contract with the Championship club.

Massey made his Lions debut in a 1-0 Carabao Cup win at Portsmouth in August 2024.

Hornchurch manager Daryl McMahon said Massey would add "quality in midfield with a good passing range", while also describing him as a "tenacious player".

Hornchurch co-owner and chief executive Mark Hammond has stepped down from his roles at the National League club for personal reasons.

"This has not been an easy decision," he told Hornchurch's website, external.

"However, at this point in my life, I need to prioritise my family and personal circumstances, and I believe stepping away from my position is the right decision for both myself and those closest to me.

"Although my time at Hornchurch has been shorter than I originally anticipated, I am proud to have played a part in an important period for the club as it prepares for the opportunities ahead."

The Urchins have won both of their opening matches in the National League since being promoted from National League South last season.

Hornchurch have signed midfielder Asher Yearwood following his departure from Maidenhead United.

The 29-year-old will be playing in the National League for the first time after working his way up through non-league.

He made 40 National League South appearances for Maidenhead last season to help them reach the play-offs.

"He is a totally different type of profile in midfield to what we already have at the club," manager Daryl McMahon told the club website, external.

"He is someone who instantly lifts the session with his enthusiasm, quality, running power and we believe that after a really good season, he is someone we can develop as well."

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Hornchurch have signed centre-back Ryan Inniss following his departure from Forest Green Rovers at the end of last season.

The 31-year-old made more than a century of appearances for the Gloucestershire club during a three year spell but struggled to regain a regular place after suffering a calf injury.

His previous clubs also include Charlton, Newport and Port Vale.

Hornchurch have not disclosed the length of Inniss' contract.

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National League newcomers Hornchurch have signed midfielder Jack Powell following his release by Crewe Alexandra.

The 32-year-old made 32 appearances in all competitions for the Railwaymen last season as they finished 11th in League Two.

Powell previously played for Hornchurch boss Daryl McMahon at Ebbsfleet United and made 132 League Two appearances for Crawley during four seasons with the Red Devils.

"He is a terrific footballer who has had a fantastic career to date," McMahon told the club website., external "He is still hungry and wants to be successful."

Hornchurch have not disclosed the length of Powell's contract.