WaiBOP United have made the triple signing of Ryan Tinsley, Stephen Hoyle and James Hoyle ahead of the 2015/16 ASB Premiership season.

All three played their part in helping Napier City Rovers win the Central League title and finish runners-up in the ASB Chatham Cup during the 2015 winter season, while Tinsley was also a major player for Hawkes Bay United during last season's ASB Premiership campaign.

Peter Smith's WaiBOP United squad is taking shape ahead of the new campaign. Photo: File.

Hailing from Nottingham in England, 21-year-old midfielder Tinsley arrived in New Zealand in 2014 and has since been a hit for both Hawkes Bay United and Napier City Rovers.

Fans will recognise Tinsley following his productive 2014/15 campaign, where he played a key part in Hawkes Bay United's march to the Grand Final, scoring 11 goals in 17 league and play-off matches.

His tally included the opening goal from the penalty spot in the Grand Final – a match Hawkes Bay eventually lost 2-1 to Auckland City.

Brothers Stephen and James Hoyle have both been standout performers for Napier City Rovers during the 2015 season.

Striker Stephen, 22, proved his worth during the side's cup run, netting the opener in the semi-final as well as the winning penalty in the shoot-out after the match ended 1-1. He also scored five goals in Napier's 10-0 Central League victory over Wellington Olympic in mid-July.

Midfielder James, still only 19, was equally productive, providing ammunition from midfield for City Rovers' compelling 2015 strike force.

WaiBOP United coach Peter Smith is pleased with the calibre of all three signings and believes the trio will play important roles for his side over the coming months.

'We're starting to piece together an exciting, attacking group of players,” says Peter, 'and the signing of Ryan, Stephen and James signal in no uncertain terms what we'll be trying to do this summer.

'All three bring professional experience from the UK and success during their time here in New Zealand. I'm looking forward to bringing them into the WaiBOP environment and seeing them perform for us.

'Ryan was one of the ASB Premiership's standout players last summer, so it's something of a coup for us to have him on board.

'We saw what he could do first hand last season, when he scored against us at Rotorua, and the bit of something extra he brings to the field will be important for us and exciting for the fans to watch.”

Smith says any side would be delighted with a midfielder who can net double figures, and he believes that's what Ryan can do for the team this season.

He also sees the Hoyle brothers as key performers for his team.

'Stephen and James have both got experience in the professional game [Stephen with Barnsley and James with Doncaster Rovers] and are young enough and hungry enough to still have a lot to prove in the game,” says Peter.

'They're coming off an outstanding winter in the superb Napier City Rovers set-up. They'll bring their ability and confidence to what's going to be an excellent group of players at WaiBOP United this summer.”

Further WaiBOP United signings will be announced in due course.