Early Christmas present for Kettering Town fans as Callum Powell returns to Latimer Park

The tenacious and fleet-footed midfielder is immediately available to Richard Lavery, meaning he could well be in the starting line-up for the Poppies’ Boxing Day home fixture against Biggleswade Town in the Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central.

Powell was first bought to the club under Paul Cox’s stewardship in November 2020 and became an instant hit with the Poppies faithful, with his attacking prowess and high energy levels.

He started the incredible 2021/22 season in which Kettering were just pipped to an unlikely National League North play-off place, before joining Southend United for an undisclosed fee.

Powell scored 12 goals for the Shrimpers and loyally remained at the club during their off the field saga where the National League side’s future was regularly in doubt.

At the start of this current season, Powell joined Braintree United, scoring just once, before enjoying a short loan period at Andy Peaks’ Tamworth.

Manager Lavery told the official club website: “I am delighted to get Callum over the line, he is a great signing for us, a player I have known and been after for some time.

"He will give us that extra drive, the fans of course know him from is previous time at the club.

"He has the desire and commitment I want as we go forward in the New Year - he is just the type of player I feel we need.”