Hollyhead excited as Poppies clinch signing of former Rangers and Hibernian winger Barker
Simon Hollyhead has spoken of his delight at Kettering Town's capture of former Rangers winger Brandon Barker.
The 28-year-old was revealed as the club's latest signing ahead of last Saturday's 2-1 Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central win over Barwell, Barker making his deput for the Poppies in the second half.
Baker last played for Avro in the Northern Premier League Division One West, but his pedigree is impressive, having played for England Unxder-18s, U19s and U20s.
The Manchester-born played worked his way through the youth ranks at Manchester City, before going on to play for on loan for the likes of Rotherham United, Hibernian and Preston North End, before making the move to Glasgow to sign for Steven Gerrard's Rangers in 2019.
He played a part as the Scottish giants won the Premiership title in the 2020/21 season.
Baker spent three years at Ibrox in all before going to Reading and then Omonia Nicosia in Cyrpus, before returning to England for a brief spell with Morecambe ahead of dropping into non-League.
He now finds himself at Latimer Park, and Hollyhead believes it is an exciting signing for the Poppies.
"We know football is all about relationships, and that move has been an ongoing discussion for the best part of a week," said Hollyhead.
"We are really pleased that we can get someone in of Brandon's quality at this stage of the season.
"We are lookng at doing things properly and we are looking to evolve and get better, and it's not just about the quality of the player but also the quality of the person.
"Brandon has had some great experience, but he is so hungry to go forward in his career and that augurs well for a club like this."