Moore made 30 appearances during his time with Aston Villa

Former Aston Villa and QPR striker Stefan Moore has signed for United Counties Premier side St Neots.

Moore, 27, has agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal after making the switch from Halesowen Town for a five-figure sum.

Saints chairman John Delaney said: "This is probably the most audacious and biggest transfer deal in the whole of non-league football this season.

"We have signed a top quality player in his prime and many clubs will be casting envious eyes towards us now."

The forward scored 39 goals last season in the Zamaretto Premier League following 10 months at Kidderminster, where he scored once in four starts.

Everything about St Neots has been very impressive... I have a very good feeling about the whole set up Stefan Moore

Moore started his career as a Villa trainee, captaining their youth side to FA Youth Cup success in 2003 and scoring twice in 22 Premier League appearances.

But the last five years have seen him descend through the football pyramid, going to QPR and Walsall before dropping into non-league.

He said: "Everything about St Neots has been very impressive and both Mike Kearns [director] and John Delaney, who are very passionate about their club, conducted themselves throughout the transaction in a highly professional manner.

"I have a very good feeling about the whole set up."

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