Kingstonian bring back Mark Hams alongside manager Dowse and sign Braiden Hall from Leatherhead

Kingstonian announced that Mark Hams is "back in the dugout with Dowse", a reference to the club's manager, Alan Dowson, who was appointed on 26 October. The club's post did not specify Hams's title.

The club also signed attacking midfielder Braiden Hall from Leatherhead FC. Hall previously played in the USA for Florida Elite FC and, the club noted, featured against Kingstonian in this season's FA Cup tie.

Kingstonian confirmed the departure of eight players over recent days, though the club's statement did not name them. It said: "We would like to place on record our thanks to all for their efforts and contributions during their time at the club."

Seventeen-year-old left-back Tomiwa Akinyimika has arrived on loan from Watford FC. He progressed through the Watford academy and had previously spent time at Arsenal's Hale End.

Three players arrived on dual registration. Lewis Allan, a 20-year-old midfielder/defender, joins from Hampton & Richmond Borough. Louis Gates and Billy Nutbeam both come from Hanworth Villa. Gates previously made 47 appearances and scored five goals at Moneyfields, while Nutbeam made more than 150 appearances for Westfield across three seasons.