Portland United have signed Stef Stavrianos form Bridport after losing prolific goal scorer Greg Borthwick.

The young striker has been snapped up by the Blues but is not a direct replacement for Borthwick who has moved to Downton. 

Stavrianos has made 17 appearances for the Bees this season and is another player who very much fits the mould for the Blues, a club which likes to develop young talent.

The forward made his first appearance for the club in the 3-2 defeat to Downton at the weekend coming on for the final 13 minutes and has previously played for Balti Sports.

Blues joint manager Josh Hickman said: "Stef is another local young talent and a fantastic person with good technically ability and made his debut at the weekend and there are promising signs and it is now our responsibility to develop him."

Hickman has also spoken of his disappointment at losing Borthwick who had scored 16 goals for the club this season.

The striker made his debut at the weekend and was heavily involved in all three of Downton's goals as they came from behind to beat the Blues 3-2.

On Borthwick, Hickman said: "It is tough to see him go it is a big loss for the football club.

"We will miss his contributions and it will be a real challenge to find a replacement and alter the way we play."