Joe Gardner: Braintree Town sign Concord Rangers winger

Joe Gardner has previously played for Redbridge and Maldon & Tiptree

National League Braintree have signed winger Joe Gardner after his Concord Rangers deal was terminated, according to the National League South club.

The 25-year-old made 72 appearances for the Beach Boys, scoring 11 goals, and reportedly turned down a deal to join Welling United last season.

He previously played under Iron boss Danny Cowley at Concord.

Gardner joins a side currently seventh in the National League, one point off the play-off places.