Aaron O’Connor gets a homecoming with Basford United

AARON O'CONNOR says he just had to jump on board at local club to be a part of their big plans.

Aarron O'Connor celebrates with Danny Crow

The 37-year-old, most recently at , has joined Steve Chettle's Pitching In NPL Premier side.

A prolific goalscorer, O'Connor names , Rushden & Diamonds, Luton and Forest Green Rovers among his former clubs, and it was at Newport County where he scored the goal that sealed promotion to the League in the 2013 Conference promotion final.

O'Connor said: “I'm a Basford boy. I've spoken to Steve (Chettle) and Chris (Munroe, chairman) and wanted to jump on board and get the club where it wants to go.”

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