Chipstead boss Mark Tompkins is refusing to get carried away by the club's impressive pre-season form.

The Chips have won four and drawn one of their friendlies so far, the last being a 3-1 win over Erith Town, but from Croydon FC manager Tompkins is urging restraint about the results however.

"The results don’t really mean that much, pre-season is about fitness and preparation," he said.

"I’ve managed a team before when they’ve had a great pre-season then lost five games in a row.

"We’ve got a tough first game against Burgess Hill and then Dartford who are a big club with a large budget, but on the plus side, that match is at home."

Chipstead have two friendlies left, away at Loxwood this Saturday then at home to Ryman Premier side Carshalton Athletic on August 8.

New signings for Chipstead are still being negotiated but definitely joining the team are Ray Freeman, formerly of Maidstone United, Matt Howard, the Tooting & Mitcham midfielder, and young talent Duwayne Morris from Sevenoaks Town.

Mickey Stephens also joins from Leatherhead as assistant manager.