MACWHIRTER Welsh League promotion hopefuls Cwmbran Townhave moved to fill some of thegaps created by a whole host of recent departures by snapping up no less than five new recruits, writes Terry Daley.

During the past few weeks, the Crows have lost Moses Molongo, Christopher Omuta, Shola Oyin-loye, Jean-Black Ngody, Azeez Akinbolu, Mark McGibbon, Raful Abdul, striker Ohene Quinhare and Roland Duo.

Now Spanish manager Guillermo Ganet, who this week brought former coach Gary Proctor to the club as his assistant, has swooped to bring in: * Ohmar Pike, a 17-year-old from Jamaicapreviously with London League outfit Cuitural * Uwa Ogbodu, a 29-year-old from Nigeria who arrives via Conference South side Basingstoke Town * England-born Oliver Collins, aged 25, who played for Ryman League Division One outfit Moseley * Frenchman Tidiany Kone, a 25-year-old brought in from French League club Lilas FC * Michael Makasi, a 21-year-old English-born player who has appeared in the MacWhirter Welsh League with student side UWIC.

All five go straight into Ganet's squad for Saturday's away game against third-placed Dinas Powys, who like Cwmbran have applied to promotion to the top-flight Welsh Premier League.

After maintaining the leadership of Division One following a 2-0 win over Gwent rivals Caldicot Town on October 7, the Crows have slipped down to sixth position following an horrendous run of picking up only nine points from the last 30 on offer.

They've not scored in their last five league games and have gone 460 minutes without managing a goal.

* Cwmbran Town striker Martin Houston is to train with Division One side Gotyre following talks with Division One rivals Croesyceiliog.

Both clubs put in seven days notice of approach for the Scotsman, who would link up again with former Cwmbran manager Sean Wharton if he were to join Gotyre.