The club's sporting director, Andrew Nestor, expressed his excitement about Mepham's addition to the team. He said that Mepham brings valuable experience to the team, including his time with Bournemouth where he was part of a team that won the Championship play-offs last season.

Nestor also highlighted Mepham's ability to offer quality and versatility to the team's defensive unit. He noted that Mepham is 27 years old and can bring a balance of experience and youth to the team.

The transfer fee for Mepham is reported to be around £1 million.