National League news: Joe Sbarra extends stay with Solihull Moors, Anthony Forde joins Altrincham

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Solihull Moors have agreed a deal to keep in-form midfielder Joe Sbarra at Damson Park until the end of the 2025-26 campaign.

The 27-year-old initially joined on a two-month loan from League One outfit Doncaster Rovers in November.

He has since scored six goals in eight National League games – including a hat-trick in a thumping 7-1 victory over Tamworth – and will now remain with the club until the end of the season.

Sbarra is in his third spell with the Moors, having first joined on loan in 2019 before a permanent move from 2020 to 2024, making over 150 appearances across his two previous stints.

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Importance

Solihull boss Chris Millington said of the extended deal: “This is news that I’m sure everyone connected with the club can celebrate.

“Joe’s presence has been great for the staff and his teammates, his goals have highlighted his importance to our campaign and this news will rightly solidify his status as a Moors favourite.”

Next up for Solihull is a tough test against title-chasing Carlisle United this Saturday. Millington’s side remain in the hunt for a play-off place this season.

Three wins from their last four have moved them to within four points of seventh-placed Southend United, who still have three games in hand over the chasing pack.

Delighted

In other news, familiar Non-League figure Anthony Forde has returned to the National League, joining Altrincham following his departure from Burton Albion in the summer.

The 32-year-old wing-back arrives on a free transfer, signing an 18-month deal at the J. Davidson Stadium.

He is one of several additions this week for Neil Gibson’s side. Forde arrives at the club alongside the return of midfielder Liam Humbles from Rochdale and Josh Grant from Carlisle United, both on loan.

“I’m delighted to have Anthony with us,” said Gibson. “Obviously, he’s played at a much higher level over the last few years, has a very strong playing CV and been part of a very successful Wrexham side, winning National League and League Two promotions.

“He’ll bring that experience, as well as leadership qualities, into the group and his creative ability down the right side will give us more options.

“He’s the type of player we want to bring into the building. With that large amount of EFL experience, he’s a fantastic signing for the football club and we’re delighted to get him over the line.”

Alty face a trip to Victoria Park this weekend in the midday kick-off, taking on Hartlepool United. The club are on a run of four defeats in the league after a defeat to York City before the New Year.

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