KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' out-of-contract midfielder James McQuilkin has signed for AFC Telford United.

The 29-year-old spent two-and-a-half seasons at Aggborough and made 48 appearances as Harriers reached the play-offs again in 2017-18.

Telford manager Gavin Cowan said: “James is a player who is highly regarded in this league having been a star performer at Kidderminster making the team of the year last year and playing a huge part in their close success the season just gone.

"He is a real coup for the football club and epitomises how I want us to play next season — high energy, quality in possession, intelligence and a desire to achieve.

"His availability came as somewhat of a surprise but we were able to act quickly to get him signed and over the line.

"It’s another player who desperately wants to be part of what me and my staff want to achieve and it's desire that will see us be competitive.”

McQuilkin said: “I am absolutely delighted to have joined Telford.

"I have played at this fantastic stadium on many occasions as an opposition player and I am looking forward to playing in a home shirt in front of the fans.”