Former Colchester United defender Steve Wright (39) could pull on a Brightlingsea shirt for the first time on Saturday.
Veteran Wright, who until recently managed Jewson League Harwich, is included in the Oystermen's squad for their home game with promotion contenders Downham.
Boss Gary Harvey is hoping to tempt Wright to help him on the management side of things at North Road next season.
He said: "He may be able to help me out next year it we wants. He's said he's taking a bit of a break at the moment.
"The players he knows would certainly be handy for next year."
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