Winger Morgan Homson-Smith (pictured) joined Vanarana National League North club Southport from the Football Development Agency (FDA) Academy where he spent 15 months playing for the set-up who aim to give young players who have been released from the pro game a competitive environment to showcase their ability.

An ex-Morecambe scholar, he had spells with Kendal Town, AFC Fylde and Harrogate Town.

His last club before entering the academy was Prescot Cables.

He moved to NPL Premier Division outfit FC United of Manchester in August 2020 after spending the latter part of the 2019/20 season on loan with the Reds.

The Purps have also signed forward Connor McCarthy.

The 22-year-old re-joined league rivals Runcorn Linnets in the summer of 2019 from Warrington Town.

He had returned to Cantilever Park for a second spell from the Linnets having previously played on loan from AFC Telford United in 2016.

He began his career Prescot Cables before moves to Skelmersdale United, Southport and FC United of Manchester.