Brett Pitman's drop into the eighth tier of the pyramid raised eyebrows this week and the former Bristol Rovers striker has made a flying start at his new club.
The veteran forward, who has almost 200 EFL goals to his name throughout a career that has taken in stops at Bournemouth, Bristol City, Portsmouth, Ipswich Town and the Mem, signed a deal with AFC Portchester on Friday.
The Royals play in the Wessex Football League Premier Division, four divisions below League Two, and Pitman scored two penalties in a 3-3 friendly draw against Lymington Town on Saturday.