Former Doncaster Rovers, Bristol City and QPR forward links up with ex-Hull City boss at non-league club

Emmanuel-Thomas was a highly-rated prospect on the books of Arsenal when he arrived in South Yorkshire in 2010. He had been sent out on loan to Doncaster for senior experience, back when Rovers were a Championship outfit.

His talent was evident and he registered five goals and four assists over the course of 14 games. However, his time at the club failed to be a launching pad for his career.

Arsenal allowed him to depart permanently in 2011 and he has not returned to the Premier League since. After years bouncing between the Championship and League One, Emmanuel-Thomas sought pastures new in Scotland with Aberdeen and Livingston.

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He then had a stint in India with Jamshedpur but has now sealed a return to English football with National League outfit Kidderminster.

Kidderminster manager Brown said: “Jay is someone I have been trying to get a hold off for probably four or five years. I have watched him closely over the years. His presence is enormous, he’s a character, he’s got personality, and all of those things, he needs to bring to the party.

“We’ve really been putting some miles into him over the last couple of weeks [and] hopefully he’ll play some part in the games over the coming week. It’s a bit early to make any statements at the moment but I am delighted to have Jay on board.”