BROMSGROVE Sporting were hoping to sign a trio of players with experience of a higher level today.

Manager Paul Smith was hoping hoping to secure the services of former Leamington striker Luke Corbett, Redditch United midfielder Umit Eminoglu and Alvechurch full-back Aaron Roberts.

With Wednesday the day that club's can start sending in registration forms for players, Smith has been working quietly to bolster his squad ahead of the 2015-16 season in the Midlands Premier.

Corbett, 30, is vastly experienced goal-getter who has had spells at Cheltenham and Gloucester but had his most prolific spell at Leamington where he scored 21 goals in 39 appearances.

Eminoglu, who played for Bartley Green Illey, was born in Solihull and has played for Turkish club side Gençlerbirliği, but also turned out for Studley, Redditch, Hednesford and Boldmere St Michaels.

Meanwhile, Roberts looks set to fill gap left by Danny Morris after he departed for Lichfield City.

Smith said: "Luke has a great pedigree and I am delighted that he's joining.

"His record at Leamington was great, he's moving to the area and is looking forward to a good season.

"I saw Umit play for Bartley Green Illey and he scored five goals in a 6-0 win, he's played for Turkey's under-18s.

"Both have been absolutely brilliant in training.

"Aaron had a spell at Bromsgrove before but he has matured more and settled down.

"He was Alvechurch's player of the season and his disciplinary record last season was very good, so I am pleased to bring him in.

"You see clubs at our level telling people they have signed players but it's only until now that you can start filling in registration forms."

Meanwhile, training started last week with good numbers showing up.

Former Sporting defender Darius Darkin has joined Halesowen Town.