The 19-year-old former Yeovil and Blackpool striker bagged 13 goals in 37 appearances for Ryman Division One North side Ilford last season and did enough in pre-season training to convince Borough boss David Howell he was worthy of a deal at Earlsmead. Hewitt could plug the gap seemingly left by Rocky Baptiste. The much-travelled target-man was Borough's top scorer last season with 22 goals in all competitions, making him an attractive proposition to other clubs in the division.
However, he has failed to turn up for any of Harrow's three training sessions so far and has not contacted Howell about his plans. It is the same story for goalkeeper Keita Karamoko.
“I have not heard from Rocky,” admitted Howell. “If he comes back then that will be all well and good, just as it will be is he does not and signs for someone else.
“He is the highest paid player at the club and I might possibly find it difficult to accommodate him again next season.”
In stark contrast Howell is impressed with new recruit Hewitt and sees similarities with former Borough hit-man Gary Noel, whose free-scoring exploits two seasons ago (18 goals in 22 games) alerted him to the attentions of several higher clubs, yet he opted to drop down a division to join Croydon Athletic.
“Troy has trained well and I like the look of him,” added Howell. “He is a goalscorer who can also play on the left. I get the same feeling with him as I did with Gary Noel – he is quick and technically very good.
“He has that bit of confidence about him which goalscorers need.”
Meanwhile, Ryan Watts and Kwasi Frempong could be following Tobi Jinadu (Kingstonian) through the exit door at Earlsmead.
Watts is still on trial with Woking while Frempong is hoping to earn a deal with fellow Conference South side, Basingstoke Town.
