EVESHAM United have signed 33-year-old Jon Ford from Halesowen Town.

The veteran utility player, who can play in defence and midfield, enjoyed spells in the Football League with Swansea, Gillingham and Barnet.

Boss Phil Mullen is delighted with the capture of Ford. "I am more than pleased with the signing because although I have kept more or less the same squad, Jon will bring valuable experience in defence and midfield.

"His signing adds to our already creditable squad."

This the second time Mullen has signed Ford, having snapped up the player from Barnet when he was manager of Kidderminster Harriers.

Mullen is due to bring in a few players for trial during pre-season but could be hampered by budget restrictions.

"We are going to have a few players on trial during pre-season and we will take it from there," he said. "It will be down to the budgets."