Blue Square Premier club Kidderminster Harriers have completed a deal to sign former Cheltenham Town captain John Finnigan on a two-year contract, as of August 1st.
The experienced campaigner, 33, has made more than 400 career appearances and arrives at Aggborough after agreeing his release from Whaddon Road where he had one year left to run on a deal.
Wakefield-born Finnigan started his professional career with Lincoln City in 1997 where he featured regularly for more than four seasons before his switch to the Robins.
Since 2002 he's been one of Cheltenham's most influential and popular players with a hustle and bustle, all-action approach from central midfield.
One of his goals at the Millennium Stadium helped win them promotion to what is now League One - this just months after his arrival. The following season saw him Players' Player of the Year award, as well as being handed the skipper's armband.
His exploits helped them up once again in 2006 - a magnificent season for Finnigan also saw him net against Newcastle United in the FA Cup in a live televised fixture. He skippered the side to survival in League One the following season.
The 2007/08 term saw his first-team outings limited by a heel injury but, after eventually undergoing surgery he was able to make his comeback to the side last season - returning in December he made 19 appearances, scoring twice.
With his injury problems now behind him he's sure to be a major asset to Harriers in their assault on the Blue Square Premier this coming season.
"I've played with Finners, he's a great player and he will be fantastic to have around the place," said a delighted boss Mark Yates.
"The only reason he is not playing League One football is because he has fallen out with someone at his last club - that is not a problem and we benefit from that.
"He's a professional he will be a great addition to the squad."
