Stones sign Tavares

Wealdstone have signed 22-year old defender Nikola Tavares from Crystal Palace on a short-term deal until the end of the season.

The South African-born defender has represented Croatia at U20 level and despite not making an appearance for the Eagles, made the first team subs bench several times in the past two seasons in Premier League and EFL Cup fixtures.

He has also played at Brentford, Middlesbrough, Brighton & Hove Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers at youth level.

Nik has been given the number 21 shirt and goes straight into Stuart Maynard's squad to face Solihull Moors on Tuesday night.