REALITY TV star Mark Wright appeared to be joining Glenn Tamplin’s Isthmian North side Romford – until the tweet was deleted.
Controversial non-league boss Tamplin announced the arrival of TOWIE and I’m A Celeb personality Wright.
Wright is a personal friend of Tamplin’sCredit: Getty – Contributor
Tamplim, pictured here in his Billericay days, wants to lead the side to League TwoCredit: Getty Images – Getty
However despite being “blessed” to have Wright, 32, sign on as a left-back and co-owner, the tweet quickly disappeared.
Tamplin, who wants Romford in League Two in five years, had claimed: “Romford fc are extremely blessed to have my close friend MARK WRIGHT join us as left back and joint owner of ROMFORD FC [sic].
“Amazing player/friend to have as a business partner to grow the club.
“He is extremely passionate about playing and building a community club.”
No explanation has since been given for the announcement’s withdrawal but former Charlton defender Cedric Evina, who also plays left-back, joined on Wednesday.
Dagenham-born Tamplin hit headlines when taking over Billericay Town in November 2016, bringing the likes of Jamie O’Hara and Jermaine Pennant to Essex.
As much as £3million was ploughed into the club before he stepped down amid drug allegations, late last year purchasing Romford.
Manager Paul Martin was immediately sacked and Tamplin placed himself in charge, signing 15 players in one day to revamp the team.
It is said that Wright is a friend of Tamplin’s and he was linked with an investment in Billericay two years ago.
The reality TV star has played a number of times in charity matches, impressing with the sort of physical fluency that saw him finish fourth in the 2014 series of Strictly Come Dancing.
However more than fancy footwork is needed to push Romford up the table with the Boro stuck bottom of the eighth-tier – accruing just eight points in seven games.
Billericay Town boss and owner Glenn Tamplin walks out of league match against Hendon 20-minutes early for business trip
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
