IAN Hutchinson has pulled off a transfer coup by enticing defender Ben Gerring to the Bob Lucas Stadium.

The Terras’ boss initially thought he had lost out on the ex-Plymouth Argyle man after Forest Green Rovers had invited to him a trial just over a fortnight ago.

But patience has paid off and in an amazing turnaround the 19 year-old has finally put pen to paper on a one-year contract, giving Hutchinson a huge boost as he continues to try and strengthen his ranks ahead of the new Zamaretto Premier League campaign.

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