Torquay United manager Paul Cox has continued to strengthen his squad ahead of the start of the National League campaign, which begins at home to Macclesfield Town on August 8th, with the signing of left-back Dan Butler.
Butler, 21, made 30 appearances for Portsmouth last season and has also had loan spells in non-league circles with Havant and Waterlooville and Aldershot Town.
Another South West manager embarking on his first campaign in charge Plymouth Argyle boss Derek Adams has also been busy in the transfer market.
As well as signing striker Jake Jervis and midfielder Graham Carey, who both played under Adams at Ross County at various times, Adams has also recruited former Rangers and Scotland Under-21 wide man Gregg Wylde.
One of Adams' predecessors as Pilgrims manager, Paul Sturrock has also been active in the transfer market. Sturrock has added former Argyle winger Ryan Dickson, who ironically was released by the Pilgrims under Sturrock during the 2008-09 season, and defender Stephen Arthurworrey has agreed another loan deal from Fulham.
The former Dundee United has also signed Jamie Burrow, a young forward from Rangers who his contact described as either being 'Pele or smelly.'
Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale has bolstered his defensive options with the signing of Troy Brown, who was released by Cheltenham Town in the summer, and also running the rule over former Watford, Bristol Rovers, Brighton and Hove Albion striker Will Hoskins and ex-Mansfield forward Alex Fisher.
