Star striker Antwan Russell has been caught in the middle of a tug-of-war between Premier rivals PHC Zebras and Robin Hood.The Zebras skipper has declared his intentions to transfer to Hood but has reportedly been denied a release from PHC.“Antwan stated to me that he wants to come to Robin Hood,” said newly appointed Hood coach Kyle Lightbourne. “But as far I’m concerned PHC did not sign the papers (release) and no one from our club has told me that the deal has been done.“But I’m hoping that it works out because I would love to have Antwan here. He’s a very experienced player and leading goal scorer last year.”When contacted PHC vice-president Mark Wade and Russell both declined to comment on the situation.“I can’t add anything to that story,” was all Wade was prepared to say.Russell also held his cards close to his chest.“I can’t really speak on that right now,” he said.Hood, who finished seventh in the Premier Division last season, have profited during Bermuda Football Association’s (BFA) initial player release and registration period that expired July 15.Joining the Pembroke club are former Boulevard pair Takeyhi Walker and Robert Wilson.Former senior national coach Lightbourne reckons Walker has a bright future at his new club.“Takeyhi is a tactically good player and has experience playing at Premier level,” the former English pro said.“Unfortunately, Takeyhi was out injured last season. But he’s come back from a long layoff so we have to break him in gently to get him back up to speed.”Another useful player linked with a potential move to Hood is Somerset Eagles’ Roger Lee.Lightbourne, who is currently assisting with Bermuda’s Under-20 World Cup qualifying preparations, succeeded Andrew Bascome as Hood’s coach last month and since then has met with some of his players to share the vision he has to take the club to the next level.“We have had a couple of small meetings and the feedback has been positive,” Lightbourne said. “One of the main objectives as a coach is to implement the style you want your players to play which can be challenging because you are dealing with players who all have different football beliefs.“We have to build a team. That’s what we are trying to do at Robin Hood and everyone is looking forward to the challenge ahead.”After putting an end to an 11-year professional playing career in the UK at various clubs, Lightbourne had a highly successful stint as coach of childhood club Zebras, who he led to Premier Division, FA Cup and Martonmere Cup honours in 2007-08.