Jonny Spittle has signed a full-time deal with Connah’s Quay following the expiry of his contract with Aberystwyth Town.

Spittle joined Aberystwyth on a short-term contract last summer but last week rejected an extension to remain with the Seasiders, with manager Nev Powell keen to keep the central defender at Park Avenue.

Spittle will instead be reunited with his former manager Andy Morrison, who he played under at Airbus UK, and sign on a full-time basis with the Deeside club.

The arrival of Spittle will fill the gap left in the Connah’s Quay squad left by the departure of Ian Kearney, who was released from the Nomads on mutual consent following injury.

“Ive worked with Jonny previously at Airbus and have closely followed his development in recent years,” Morrison confirmed. “Jonny fits the profile of the type of player we are looking to bring into the club – at 23, he’s a young Welsh Premier League centre half who we feel, by going full time, will help develop his game and bring more strength to our squad.”

Connah’s Quay face Porthmadog this weekend in the Welsh Cup fourth round.

WPL TRANSFER WIRE
Jonny Spittle, out of contract > Connah’s Quay … Kieran Smith, out of contract > Bala Town … John McKenna, Aberystwyth Town > released … Jonny Spittle, Aberystwyth Town > out of contract … Damien Allen, Bangor City > Aberystwyth Town … Adam Walters, Aberystwyth University > Aberystwyth Town … Rob Pearson, out of contract > Bala Town … Tyler Brock, Carmarthen Town > Skewen Athletic … Matthew Thomas, Carmarthen Town > Risca United … Kyle Williams, Carmarthen Town > Taffs Well … Matthew Hall, Carmarthen Town > Ton Pentre … James Murphy, Newtown > released …