GRAYS Athletic have strengthened their squad by re-signing Ade Cole.

Jamie Stuart has been looking to bring fresh faces to the club following their relegation from the Ryman Premier League last season.

And Cole has agreed to return to Grays, having only departed the club in December.

The striker left Grays for Leiston, of the Ryman Premier League, midway through last season and Cole helped the Suffolk-based club to finish seventh - just two points off the play-off places.

But Cole has decided to return to Grays due to travel and transport issues while with Leiston.

Grays boss Stuart will be hoping that Cole can fire the club to promotion from the Ryman North in their first season at Parkside.

The club have agreed a two-year deal to groundshare with Ryman North rivals Aveley after the Millers' move from Mill Field.