On Saturday, the club were finally able to confirm their first signing on the new season, with Tom Bailey joining West from 1874 Northwich. A prolific striker – having notched 31 goals in the league alone last season – his reputation preceded him as fans reacted to news of his signing on Twitter. See the best responses below, as well as some of Bailey’s best efforts from last season in gif format.

You can see an exclusive first interview with Bailey here: https://wdcfc.co.uk/home-page/west-sign-tom-bailey/

? CONFIRMED | West welcome their first signing of 2017/18 as @tombailey90 joins from 1874 Northwich #WelcomeTom pic.twitter.com/PzbAnpnoo9

— West Dids & Chorlton (@WD_CFC) July 1, 2017

Just the 40 goals last season. YES PLEASE. ️️️

— Pete Jones (@goodoldpj) July 1, 2017

Best of luck Tom (obviously apart from 2 games ?). Great player and smashing lad

— Vicki England (@VickiEngland74) July 1, 2017

Very good signing this https://t.co/Ok46LQcg24

— Bootle Bucks (@BootleFCBucks) July 2, 2017

Awesome signing. 20 before Xmas please TB9 ???? @tombailey90 https://t.co/AW8F65H33n

— Ky Riley (@KyRiley9) July 2, 2017

Still gutted @tombailey90 leaving 1874 but a great signing for @WD_CFC

— graham sands (@GrahamSands72) July 1, 2017

Top lad!

— Tony Holmes (@tony1holmes) July 1, 2017

Good God!!! Brilliant signing!!!!' Stunning!!

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— Ed Ha¥garth (@edhaygarth) July 1, 2017

YES LADS GETTING ON IT pic.twitter.com/4ah4F2Nl5c

— m britton (@thepigeonpost) July 1, 2017

Good signing. Did very well across the road. Knows where the net is.

— Glauber Berty (@GlauberBerty) July 1, 2017

Big day. @WD_CFC have a new striker and @dutchuncles are playing Hebden. We go again.

— Pete Jones (@goodoldpj) July 1, 2017

Big day. @WD_CFC have a new striker and @dutchuncles are playing Hebden. We go again.

— Pete Jones (@goodoldpj) July 1, 2017

? A dink? A chip? A lob? Either way – more of this next season please, @baileytom90! pic.twitter.com/YyKRu367iP

— West Dids & Chorlton (@WD_CFC) July 2, 2017

??? Read all about our new signing, and watch an exclusive interview with @baileytom90 on our site here: https://t.co/tYkqWtzfUd pic.twitter.com/y7DMuACo6Y

— West Dids & Chorlton (@WD_CFC) July 2, 2017