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Wright makes Harriers switch

Kidderminster Harriers have agreed a deal with Tamworth to sign their England C International striker Nick Wright on a one-year deal.

The 22-year-old began his career with hometown side Birmingham City as a youth team player - spending two years on their books before his eventual release in 2007.

During that time as one of City's brightest prospects he was sent out on loan to Bristol City and Northampton Town to gain some vital first-team experience.

After a spell at Halesowen following his departure from Birmingham, Wright joined Tamworth in 2008 and ended the season in fine form with ten goals from 22 appearances, including two hat-tricks in four days.

In the following 2008/09 season Wright's 13 goals were instrumental in his side's promotion from the Blue Square North; none more important than the title-clinching goal in the 1-0 win at Hinckley.

Last season Wright came close to leaving Tamworth near Christmas time - a fee had been agreed between Tamworth and eventual title winners Stevenage Borough, but the young hot-shot was unable to agree personal terms on a move to Hertfordshire.

He remained at the Lamb and overcame injury to return to their side in time for the final games of the campaign, finishing up with five goals to his name - including one against his new club.

Boss Steve Burr on Thursday swooped to bring the England C front man to Aggborough after agreeing a free transfer deal with Tamworth.

"I'm really pleased to have Nick on board - he'll give us an option we haven't got in the squad at the moment," Burr told the club's official website.

"He's young and he's had a very good career with Tamworth and hopefully we can push him on.

"He ticks all the right boxes for us and with the pace and strength he has he'll give us something different to what Lee Morris and Chris McPhee can give us."

Harriers also hope to tie on trial left-back Aaron Griffiths to a one-year deal within the coming days after Burr agreed terms with the player.

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