Worcester City's latest recruit Rob Warner arrives on a high after helping Tamworth survive in the Nationwide Conference.

And his experience will be vital in helping the St George's Lane club establish itself in what promises to be a very competitive Conference North league.

But whatever the forthcoming season throws up, 27-year-old Warner is unlikely to be fazed.

As a youngster at Hereford United he was part of the side that suffered the agony of final day relegation from the Third Division in 1996-97.

It's a game that remains indelibly inked in his memory. "Yes, I was involved in 'that game' and it was something to remember though not necessarily for the right reasons," said Warner.

"It's the biggest game of your career, played in front of 9,000 fans and there was a great atmosphere but the whole world wanted Brighton to stay up.

"It was disappointing to go down and Hereford were unfortunate to miss out again last season - they should be back up in the Football League."

If that proved a low point of his football career, then his recent success in helping Tamworth lift the Dr Martens Premier Division title two seasons ago and helping keep them in the Nationwide Conference, are undoubtedly highlights though last season was not without struggle.

"There were a lot of new faces and it was difficult to gel for the first half of the season," said Warner.

"But the second half of the season we had a more settled side and it was enjoyable. To survive was a bit of success because everybody expects you to come back down. In the finishing games we had a great run beating the likes of Exeter which was a big thing for a club like Tamworth."

Warner is confident City can do well in the new Conference North but believes the side must bed down quickly.

"If there are going to be new signings the side needs to settle down quickly because it will be a strong league but I think we can do well," he said.

Outside of football Warner has built a successful career as a finance manager, and with his best mate owning the company, has plenty of spare energy to devote to Worcester City and making an impact at the club.

"I work four days a week which gives me a rest up day for football which helps because football is not going to be round for ever so you've got to do it while you can," he said.