The impressive stopper, who was instrumental in the the promotion campaign last season said, 'After the season we’ve just had and the success we enjoyed, it was a no brainer really. I spoke with Scotty about his visions for this season and it’s clear he wants to progress again and challenge at the top end of the table and that’s what I wanted to hear'.

Bannister came through the youth ranks at Aston Villa and became a member of their U23 squad before being snapped up by Watford where he spent the 2016/17 campaign before signing for Kidderminster Harriers before being captured by Easterlow at the beginning of last season.

He added ‘There’s a lot of room for improvement but we have a great changing room and I’m sure we’ll be able to compete again this year. I really enjoyed last season and hopefully next season will be the same, if not better’.