Morley Makes Point-Saving Debut for Pitmen

Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central club Hednesford Town announced the arrival of two more players ahead of their draw with St Ives Town on Saturday.

Defender Steph Morley joined the Pitmen from Vanarama National League North side Kettering Town and made a sensational debut – grabbing their last-gasp equaliser to earn a valuable point in their relegation battle.

The experienced 35-year-old Leicester-born defender re-joined the Poppies in October 2022 from league rivals Leamington.

He had re-joined the Brakes in September 2019 from another National League North rival, AFC Telford United.

He signed for the Bucks in June 2018, having left previous club Tamworth following their relegation.

He also counts amongst his former clubs Hinckley United, Corby Town and Brackley Town,

He played over 200 games in his first spell with Leamington – many as skipper and took his total appearances for the Brakes to almost 300 before returning to Kettering.

Another defender, Ben Kaninda, has arrived at the RACE Stadium on a month’s loan from League One side Wycombe Wanderers.

The 19-year-old began his career with West Bromwich Albion’s academy before moving on to join Shrewsbury Town in 2020.

The powerful centre-back then made the move to Wycombe at the beginning of the 2022/23 season, impressing on his debut for the club in a Papa Johns Trophy game against Tottenham Hotspur under-23’s.

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