Hebburn Town have signed former Salford City midfielder Alfie Henderson.

Hebburn Town FC have boosted their squad just days before their National League North debut by completing the signing of former Salford City midfielder Alfie Henderson.

The 21-year-old has spent the last month on trial with Daniel Moore’s side and has produced a number of eye-catching performances during their preparation for a historic season at the Trustmark Group Stadium. Henderson found the net with a stunning strike in a friendly draw with National League neighbours Gateshead and has now done enough to convince Moore to hand him a permanent deal just days before Saturday’s home game against Southport.

Hebburn Town have signed former Salford City midfielder Alfie Henderson (photo Tyler Lopes) | Tyler Lopes

placeholder image — Hebburn Town have signed former Salford City midfielder Alfie Henderson (photo Tyler Lopes) | Tyler Lopes

Henderson made two senior appearances during his time with Salford as he came off the bench during a Vertu Motors Trophy defeat against Stockport County after making his first-team debut as a late substitute in a Carabao Cup third round defeat against a Burnley side containing the likes of Norway international Sander Berge and current Tottenham Hotspur winger Wilson Odobert.

Henderson has earned further senior experience during loan spells with Northern Premier League clubs Stalybridge Celtic and Morpeth Town in recent seasons - and he will now hope to make the step into the National League North with the Hornets as they embark on life in the second tier of the non-league game for the first time in their history.

He told the club website: “Alfie is a player we’ve monitored closely. He’s calm on the ball, intelligent in how he uses possession, and fits the way we want to build play through midfield. He’s come from a strong professional environment and we believe he’ll thrive with regular senior football here.”

Meanwhile, the Hornets have confirmed tickets for Saturday’s home game with Southport are now available to purchase online via their Fanbase Club site. Tickets are priced at £14 for adults, £10 for concessions and £5 for juniors aged between 12 and 18. Under-12s get in for free and anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Hebburn have also confirmed supporters will be able to pay on the gate as they prepare to celebrate another historic moment in their rise up the non-league pyramid.