The Gold Coast Knights have lured two former A-League talents to the Croatian Sports Centre as they aim to recapture their 2019 form

Gold Coast Knights coach Grae Piddick admits his side is still yet to recapture the form that saw them storm out to a 4-0 start in the 2020 National Premier League.

GOLD Coast Knights coach Grae Piddick admits his side is still yet to recapture the form that saw them storm out to a 4-0 start in the 2020 National Premier League.

But a trio of esteemed recruits could ensure they’re back in contention sooner rather than later.

Like most clubs, the Knights have lost a handful of players due to the season stand down but have just as quickly replaced them with two former A-League talents.

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“We needed to add an attacking player and he suits our style of play,’ Piddick said.

Former A-League forward and Costa Rican International Jean Carlos Solorzano will also add another string to Piddick’s bow in the front half.

Scott Galloway of Adelaide United (left) competes with Jean Carlos Solorzano Madrigal of the Lions during the FFA Cup Round of 16 match between Lions FC and Adelaide United at Perry Park in Brisbane, Wednesday, August 29, 2018. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt)

“He’s an exciting player when fully fit and we expect him to score goals because he’s been putting in the hard work at training,” Piddick said.

Lastly, former Mount Druitt Town, Bentleigh Greens and FC Dordrecht defender has Blake Thompson has joined the club.

“We were light in defence to begin with,” Piddick said.

“With all of the players, we have full faith we can keep building over the next month as we build our fitness capabilities and combinations in play.

“The shutdown has provided its challenges but we’ve shown good patches and patches we can improve on.”

The Knights continue their campaign against Brisbane City FC away on Saturday night.

News of the Knights’ new signings comes after Gold Coast United announced during the week Kingsliff product James Brown had agreed to return to the club for the remainder of the NPL competition.

After a terrific start to the Victorian Premier League season in 2007, the Kingscliff product joined Gold Coast United on a three-year deal in December 2008, going on to make 36 A-League appearances for the club scoring 9 goals.

James will reunite with former A-League teammates and current United coaches Jason Culina and Matt Osman, and current players Shane Smeltz and Michael Thwaite when the Surfsiders take on the Brisbane Roar on Sunday at home.