Former Maidstone captain Gavin Hoyte has a new club in Kent.
Hoyte, who’s just turned 34, left the Stones at the end of last season after five years at the Gallagher Stadium.
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He’s joined Isthmian Premier side Folkestone where he links up with ex-Maidstone team-mate Joan Luque.
Invicta are his third Kent club having also had a spell at Gillingham.
Right-back Hoyte, who started his career at Arsenal, captained Maidstone to the National League South title in 2022.
He also led them on their history-making run to the FA Cup fifth round last season.
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Invicta boss Andy Drury told the club website: “I’m really pleased to get someone of Gavin’s experience and leadership to join us.
“Last season he was captain of Maidstone who had a great FA Cup run and nearly earned promotion from the National League South, so it shows the ambition we have this season as a club.
“He will be a very important player for us with his defending and qualities with the ball alongside his versatility.”
Hoyte is set to face his old club when Folkestone host Maidstone in a friendly at Cheriton Road on July 30.
The defender has also played for Watford, Brighton, Barnet, Eastleigh and Dagenham.