NEW boy Carl Tranter is out to show Worcester City fans what they miss-ed out on two years ago.

The 21-year-old striker play-ed twice for City's reserves on trial but was not taken on by the club.

Now they've signed him again on a non-contract basis to bolster the squad in an injury crisis.

Tranter responded by scoring in each of his first two appearances and formed a lively partnership with the prolific Mark Owen.

Tranter started his career at West Bromwich Albion as a trainee and then a professional but never made the first team.

It was shortly after his release that he had his first chance with City, but nothing permanent materialised at St George's Lane and he then moved onto Bridgnorth Town.

His impressive form there earned him a surprise move to Nationwide Conference side Kingstonian, which included an appearance as a non-playing substitute in their FA Umbro Trophy triumph at Wembley in 1999.

But two double groin operations forced him to sit out the whole of last season, and trial spells at Northwich Victoria, Hereford United and Stafford Rangers followed before he linked up with City after scoring twice in another reserve game.

He said: "I was offered a contact at Northwich but the money wasn't as much as I thought it would be. But I've come here and am enjoying it."

Tranter's arrival has also helped Owen find his scoring tough after a difficult start to the season.

He added: "Mark is a nice lad, works hard at his game and is a good player. We've done well together."

Tranter admits he's not as fit as he would like to be after his long lay-off but said: "I am feeling fitter by every game.

"Certainly in the first game I was feeling tired towards the end, but it is improving.

"I am just enjoying playing. When you are out for that long you realise how much you miss it."

And he also believes City are capable of challenging for honours in the Dr Martens League Premier Division. "They have as good a chance as anybody -- I don't think there is anything that has stood out so far."