Hednesford Town make three signings as key player leaves Kidderminster

Hednesford Town have completed the signings of Aaron Hayden, Jai Curran-Nicholls and Lenni Cirino - while Emeka Obi has left Kidderminster Harriers to join Forest Green Rovers.

Obi, 25, scored seven goals in 46 appearances for Harriers last term, as they secured a return to the fifth-tier via the National League North play-offs.

The centre-back leaves Aggborough after just one season and has signed for National League rivals Forest Green for an undisclosed fee.

Meanwhile, Hednesford have made a trio of signings in quick succession to take their total number of additions to 10 so far this season.

Hayden, 29, has spent the past two seasons with Carlisle United in what was his second spell with the club.

The centre-back also won back-to-back promotions with Wrexham - scoring 12 goals in 26 appearances en route to them winning the National League title in 2023.

Former Wolves academy product Hayden scored twice in 22 matches for Carlisle last term.

Curran-Nicholls, 21, has spent the past two seasons with Salford City in League Two, and has had loan spells with Southport and Marine.

The midfielder made just four appearances for Salford in all competitions and featured four times for Marine last term.

23-year-old Cirino came through the ranks at Blackburn Rovers and spent last season with Gillingham in League Two.

The left-back also had four caps at international level for Montserrat.

Elsewhere, captain Kristian Green and defenders Mikkel Hirst and Narel Phillips have committed to Sporting Khalsa ahead of the new season.