ENGLISH NON-LEAGUE STARS MOVE NORTH OF THE BORDER TO SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS

Over the past few seasons Joel Nouble and Dipo Akinyemi have made really successful moves North of the Border. Nouble moved from Aldershot Town to Premiership side Livingston in 2021 and spent time on loan with Arbroath in the 21/22 season where he became a real fan's favourites with their loyal fans. He played for a number of non-league sides prior to his move to Livingston representing Haringey Borough, Concord Rangers, Thurrock, Bishop's Stortford and Grays Athletic to name a few. 

Reports have suggested clubs in Belgium, Holland and France interested in signing Nouble who in currently contracted with Livvy until 2024 with manager David Martindale slapping a £1,000,000 price tag on his head. 

Akinyemi has recently moved to Vanarama National League side York City after spending the 22/23 campaign with Ayr United. He joined The Honest Men from Welling United having also played for Braintree Town, Cheshunt, Dulwich Hamlet as well as a host of non-league clubs whilst with Stevenage between 2015 to 2018. He began his career with the youth teams of Potters Bar Town. He netted 24 goals in 45 leaguer and cup games last season being named The Scottish Championship player of the season! 

Four players have recently moved from North of The Border who many non-league fans in London and the South-East will have knowledge of. I wish Dayshonne Golding, Jess Norey, Jay Bird and Wasiri Williams the very best of luck with their new clubs! 

DAYSHONNE GOLDING SIGNS FOR COVE RANGERS 

Dayshonne Golding spent time with Vanarama South side's Cheshunt and Tonbridge Angels last season before joining Isthmian Premier Division Cray Wanderers where he scored 3 goals in 16 games. The 25 year old Striker/Winger has signed a one year contract with Scottish Championship side Cove Rangers. He has also played for Worthing, Lewes, Hastings United and Phoenix Sports. He started his career with the academy sides of Dartford FC. 

JESS NOREY MOVES FROM THE ESSEX SENIOR TO SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIP

Attacking Midfielder Jess Norey, 21, had trials with a number of English clubs as a youngster but has made his name with Barking FC playing 40 times in the league and cup last season. He was voted Player's, Supporter's and Manager's player of the season. He has signed a one year contract with Championship side Arbroath. 

BIRD MOVES FROM THE DAGGERS TO THE RED LICHTIES 

Jay Bird has also moved from Essex to Arbroath having played for Dagenham & Redbridge last season. He came through the ranks at MK Dons having loan spells with Hitchin Town and Wealdstone. The 21 year old centre-forward has also signed a one year deal at Gayfield Park. 

FORMER CASUAL JOINS THISTLE 

Defender Wasiri Williams, 23, has signed a two year deal with Partick Thistle. He has spent the last 12 months with Swansea City where he made a number of appearances in their Professional Development side. He also played on loan with League of Ireland side Dundalk where he played 12 times. He has previously played for Ashford United, Sheppey United, Tunbridge Wells, Walton & Hersham, Staines Town, Corinthian-Casuals and Braintree Town. He made 24 appearances for Corinthian-Casuals during the 21/22 season. 

ARBROATH MANGER DICK CAMPBELL WILL BE HOPING NEW PLAYER'S JAY BIRD AND JESS NOREY WILL BE AS POPULAR AS JOEL NOUBLE WAS DURING THE FORMER HARINGEY BOROUGH PLAYER'S SPELL WITH THE CLUB IN 2021.