CHELMSFORD CITY manager Dean Holdsworth has revealed Justin Miller is set to extend his stay at the club this week.
The versatile 32-year-old was a key man for the Clarets last season, and is on the verge of becoming the third of last year's squad to stay at the club.
Player of the year Mark Haines and striker Rob Edmans have already agreed to stay, and Holdsworth is pleased to have retained that pair – and Miller, when his deal is signed.
Holdsworth said: "I would hope we'll sign Miller by the end of the week.
"He told me he's got a long throw and didn't use it much last year, so there's certain plus points that will give us something different in the squad, and Justin will do that.
"After talking to Rob, he wants to be that 20-goal striker next year.
"I'm looking forward to working with him. He's going to work really hard.
"He's a player I liked when I was at Newport and I'm going to push him as hard as I can.
"Mark was an easy conversation. He wants to do well, his desire comes through in his voice and it's another huge plus for the club to have a player of his calibre staying with us."
Holdsworth has also brought in Nicky Nicolau, former Tonbridge midfielder Tom Davis and ex-Dover defender Danny Webb and is pleased with how things are shaping up.
He added: "Obviously there's more work to be done but we're slowly but surely ticking them off.
"These players have all shown good desire, I've told them what I expect of them and they want to come and do well which is great.
"Nicky came highly recommended from not just my brother but two or three people. His experience from the Conference is excellent for us.
"Danny knows the league and the criteria for these players is that they do know the division. Through the spine of the team we're going to have some good experience and players who can handle it.
"Over the year they know it's going to be a rigorous season and the players I've signed so far are more than capable of playing at this level and the level above."
Midfielder Davis has enjoyed success at this level before, and Holdsworth also believes his personality will be a big plus for his squad.
