We at UTS would like to extend a warm welcome to new signing Chris Westwood from all Saddlers, as he has put pen to paper this afternoon.

The imposing centre back, player of the season twice at Hartlepool in his six years there, is sure to be a valuable member of the squad, as he gives a wealth of experience at this level to what is, after all, a very young back four.

It is quite obvious from the reaction of Hartlepool fans on their message boards, that they were disappointed that Westwood has left and we can only hope his stay at Bescot is as successful as his time at the Victoria ground.

Ex Saddlers On The Move

In the meantime, Dean Keates, released by Kidderminster after their relegation, has joined Gary Birch at Lincoln City and Kiddie, in return, have aquired another ex Saddler in the shape of Wayne Evans.