Defender Josh King re-signs for Morpeth Town after early summer exit

Defender Josh King has returned to Morpeth Town.

Morpeth Town have confirmed Josh King’s return to the club, with the defender outlining his promotion ambitions for the upcoming campaign.

Having spent four years at Craik Park, King left Morpeth earlier this summer to explore trial opportunities elsewhere. After an injury curtailed his preseason, however, the centre-back has taken the decision to re-sign for the Highwaymen.

And looking ahead to the new season, King is eager to help Morpeth make an immediate return to the NPL Premier over the coming months. He said: “The aim is promotion – I can’t wait to get going.

“I was offered an opportunity to trial at a club in the National League divisions, which I couldn’t turn down. Unfortunately, due to an injury the trial was cut short.

“Being at the club [Morpeth] for the past four years and knowing some of the staff for an even longer time always makes your choice easier. I know the style of football the manager wants to play and having a great dressing rooms helps.”

For his part, Morpeth boss Craig Lynch has expressed his satisfaction at securing King’s services once more. He said: “We are delighted to see Josh re-join for the new season. He had an opportunity to give it a go two leagues above, but circumstances meant it didn’t work out.

“Luckily for us, the opportunity came round to re-sign him and it’s great to have him back. He has done brilliantly in the league above and will be a great asset, as we already know, for the club.”