Graeme Lee has bolstered his squad further ahead of next season after highly rated midfielder John Howard agreed a move to The Brewery Field following his departure from Bishop Auckland.
The 22-year-old schemer was an important part of Bishops’ title-winning success last term as they topped the Northern League to win promotion to the Northern Premier League.
A no-nonsense competitor, Howard came through the ranks at Middlesbrough’s famed Academy before starring in the Northern League following his release from The Riverside.
The tough-tackling youngster made a big impression whilst in the colours of Northallerton Town in 2022/23 and his performances earned him a move to Bishop Auckland last summer.
“I have watched John play a number of times in recent years and he’s always been a player that has stood out to me,” explained Moors boss Lee.
“He was in the youth ranks at Middlesbrough when I was there; I felt like he was a bit unlucky with an injury at the time which hampered his progress there.
“However, I have kept an eye on him, and he’s got good energy, a real competitive edge and he can play as well so I am looking forward to working to develop that in the new season.”
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Howard becomes Moors’ fourth signing of the summer, following in the footsteps of Bishops’ teammate Dane Burlace and Whitby Town duo Junior Mondal and Dan Rowe.