News round up: Pearce leaves Harriers, Tamworth keeper stays and more

Krystian Pearce has left Kidderminster Harriers

National League North side Spennymoor Town have published their retained list. Two players are already under contract and options have been triggered for two more. Three have signed new contracts and seven are still in talks. Former Bull Ben Pollock is one of two players leaving, with three released and one retiring.

Tamworth have made their first signing of the summer as keeper Jas Singh agrees to stay at The Lamb for a seventh season. His strong performances throughout the season helped Tamworth to be crowned National League North champions.

At one point, he went 910 minutes without conceding a goal and only let in 27 goals in the 45 league games he played. He was selected as the Vanarama National League North goalkeeper of the season and he was Andy Peaks’s choice as manager's player of the season as well.

Rushall Olympic, who finished 19th in the league, have said manager Liam McDonald has left. He has been at the club for nearly seven years and said he knows now is the time to move on.

During his tenure, he oversaw the club being promoted to step two for the first-ever time and the club said he has 'maintained their position at that level among much loftier peers'. He also guided the club to four Walsall Senior Cup triumphs and two Staffordshire Senior Cup successes.

Darlington defender Kallum Griffiths has signed for another season. He joined the club from York City in 2021 and has made 79 appearances in three seasons, scoring twice.

The club said in the season just ended, he played at right back and in the centre of defence, and played a big part in our escape from relegation when manager Steve Watson replaced Josh Gowling.

Former Hereford defender Krystian Pearce has left Kidderminster Harriers after their relegation back to the National League North. The centre-back, who had been offered terms to join the backroom staff in a coaching capacity, said that after two eventful seasons with Harriers, his time has come to an end.

In a post on Instagram, he said: "I had the honour of captaining this great club on many occasions and also the privilege to experience collective and individual success. I have truly enjoyed my time here and wish the club every success in the future. Big Chief!! 👊🏾❤️"

He made 22 appearances for Hereford in the 2021/22 season after registration issues delayed his debut. He was released at the end of the season and joined Harriers.

Also at Aggborough, Kidderminster Harriers goalkeeper Christian Dibble has re-signed. His deal will run for the next two seasons and the club described him as a "consistent, stoic figure" who had put in "some commanding performances and making crucial saves aplenty" last season. The former Wrexham racked up a total of 15 clean sheets.