Hungerford Town seal Harrison Bayley return

Vanarama National League South Hungerford Town have sealed the return of one of Berkshire’s most popular footballers.

Midfielder Harrison Bayley will be back at Bulpit Lane after a season away from the club with both Beaconsfield Town and Hartley Wintney last season. He initially joined Danny Robinson’s Crusaders from Marlow during the 2020/21 season.

32-year-old Bayley will be joined at Bulpit Lane next season by at least two other former Marlow teammates in midfielder Junaid Bell and attacker Kamaron English joining the Step 2 side.

Speaking to the Maidenhead Advertiser, Bell said: “Next chapter, can’t wait to get started. Thanks to Mark Bartley for giving me my first opportunity in non-league six years ago where I’ve been ever since.”

Hungerford have also confirmed the signing of striker Leighton Thomas from Paulton Rovers and the re-signing of goalkeeper Matty Crowther.