Hot-shot returns to pick up where he left off

Striker Glen Taylor is looking forward to pulling on a Spennymoor Town shirt again after re-signing for the EVO-STIK Northern Premier League's Moors.

The 25-year-old Sunderland-based forward, who finished last season as top scorer at Northern League Ashington with a haul of 25 goals, put pen-to-paper on a two-year contract at Brewery Field this week to link up with manager Jason Ainsley again after originally switching to Woodhorn Lane from Spennymoor a couple of years ago.

The former Whitley Bay and Blyth Spartans striker, pictured, said: "I went to watch the Spennymoor v Darlington play off semi-final and there was a massive crowd and the atmosphere was brilliant. It was then I thought to myself this is what it's all about.

"It didn't quite work out the last time I was at the club but I've matured as a person and as a player, I've scored plenty of goals in the two and a bit years since I left Spennymoor and feel I am at the right age to return as I have unfinished business.

"I've always said Spennymoor is a great club and after meeting with Jason who I've known for a long time I couldn't turn down the opportunity to play at a higher level, where I believe we can challenge for the league title."

Ainsley said: "I am really delighted to be bringing Glen back to the club. Not only is he a very good footballer but a tremendous lad. Since Glen left two and half years ago I believe he has become an even better player and matured into a fantastic centre forward with all the attributes that suit this league and at 25 he is just the right age.

"Glen has scored over 80 goals since he left and was wanted by host of clubs both in the Northern League and EVO-STIK [Northern Premier League]. When I knew we had a chance of getting Glen I made it a priority of making the deal happen and I'm thoroughly delighted."

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