Arron Parkinson is a 36-year-old Northampton-born centre-back who recently returned to Daventry Town on a `dual registration` with AFC Rushden & Diamonds in November 2014, however, he has now signed for the Town on a permanent basis.

Parky had joined the Diamonds early in 2013. Aaron has featured in two UCL winning sides – Woodford United and ourselves as well as being captain of Leamington Town.

Arron has also turned out for Banbury United and Brackley Town before joining Banbury based, Easington Sports.

After joining the Diamonds he made 8 appearances in the remainder of the 2012-13 season, followed by a further 23(3) appearances in 2013-14. His first match back for Daventry Town this season was in the Red Insure defeat at Stratford Town. He was names as Managers Man of the Match at Aylesbury last Tuesday night. The follow item is taken from our club website and we will ask Parky to give us an update on his views very soon.

Future aims in football - To play for as long as possible.

The best players I have played with - Ben Mackey (Leamington) and Jimmy Simpson (Daventry Town)

The best player played against - Tyrone Barnett and Andy Baird

Favourite Club - Manchester United

Favourite player(s) - Eric Cantona, Roy Keane and Paul Scholes.

Other sports played / Like watching - Cricket / Rugby League.

You can read Mike Tebbitt's interview with Parky in this week's Daventry Express.

You can also follow Parky on Twitter @Parkyz7