Poppies beat off competition to seal signing of former Cobblers attacker D’Ath

The 33-year-old spent last season in National League North, playing for Hereford as the Edgar Street side avoided relegation on goal difference.

The Poppies will be the 11th club D'Ath's has played for, having started his career at Reading and then going on to turn out for the likes of Cheltenham Town, Yeovil Town, Dagenham & Redbridge, Luton Town and MK Dons.

D'Ath spend two-and-a-half years at Sixfields, making 105 appearances for the Cobblers.

He played 46 times, scoring four goals, as Chris Wilder's side romped to the 2015/16 Sky Bet League Two title, and was also part of the MK squad that won promotion to league one in 2019.

A Kettering Town statement read: “Lawson D'Ath signs for the Poppies.

"Huge statement. Beating Step 2 rivals for a player with EFL and National League pedigree. Experience, quality, leadership. Welcome to Latimer Park, Lawson!"

The Poppies have also announced that Lewis Coyle will be staying with the club ahead of the new Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central season.

Coyle was one of Liam McDonald's main men as Kettering reached the play-offs last season, and he will be staying at Latimer Park.

A statement read: "The club is delighted to announce that Coyley will be with us for the upcoming season.

"Having initially joined on loan from Bedford Town, his performances and that deadly delivery from set pieces, quickly made it a permanent move."

A happy McDonald added: "Coyle made a huge impact last season and contributed to a number of crucial goals.

"He is experienced and a leader in the dressing room. I am glad to have him back on board.”