Wells need no introduction to the United faithful having played a big part of the side that gained promotion from the NPL Division One South in 2018, scoring 17 times after joining midway through the season.

An honest, hard-working centre forward, the 28-year-old has had a well-travelled non-League career, appearing for the likes of Blidworth Welfare, Ollerton Town, Gedling Miners Welfare, Dunkirk, Rainworth Miners Welfare and Eastwood Town, Belper Town, Heanor Town, Long Eaton United, Handsworth Parramore, Stamford AFC, AFC Mansfield, Spalding United and Hednesford Town.

Wells leaves Debdale Park having helped Colliery secure promotion to the Toolstation Northern Counties East League Premier Division at the end of the 2020/21 pandemic-hit season and even scored against Basford in the Nottinghamshire Senior Cup tie last month.

Basford manager Steve Chettle told https://www.basfordunited.com: “I’m delighted to have Kieran back with us. Obviously, he’s been with us before and will be very well-known to the fans and some of the players, too.

“I’ve known of Kieran for a while but never worked with him. However, I think we’re all aware of what he can bring; his experience, enthusiasm and style are all things that he can add to our football club at the minute.

“He’s a character and knows the league very well,” added Chettle. “He’s played at this standard with two or three other clubs, including his time here before.

“We have experience with Aaron O’Connor, but he’s struggled with injuries, and we’ve had the young ones who have fought really hard for us.

“But Kieran has that extra bit of know-how, guile, experience and all the tools to get us back where we want to be.

“He’ll be someone that’ll is a focal point at the top of the pitch, and we’re hoping he brings goals with him as well – it’s a real positive to have him back and we’re all looking forward to working together".