TADCASTER Albion star Josh Greening has ended speculation over his future by committing himself to the Brewers.

The striker, a key man in Albion's promotion to the Evo-Stik League last term and good start in division one north, has been linked with a move away from the i2i stadium, with Scarborough Athletic having put in seven days' notice to offer terms to take him back to the coast.

However, he put it to bed ahead of tomorrow's visit of stragglers Burscough.

On a statement on the Brewers' website, Greening said: "Following recent interest from other clubs I have made what I feel to be an easy decision, which is to stay at Tadcaster Albion out of loyalty and respect for our owners, the manager, players and fans.

"Furthermore, I want to continue playing with my brother (Jonathan) and close friends within the squad.

"Most importantly, I feel Tadcaster is a fantastic family club and I want to stay here and play football where I am happy."

Manager Billy Miller said he had been "confident" the former Pickering Town, Scarborough and Bridlington Town attacker would stay but called it a boost nonetheless.

"I never really doubted that he would remain," he said. "Scarborough were within their rights to put seven days in for him and went about things the right way.

"He's a big part of what we do. He's worked hard to help get the club to where they are, and I still think he's got unfinished business here."

The striker is a doubt this weekend due to tonsillitis but Miller was giving him time to pass fit.

The manager was also considering a change in shape, with attacking midfielder Connor Sellars an option having impressed off the bench against Kendal Town last week.

Tadcaster’s unbeaten home record ended with a 2-1 reverse that day, leaving them eighth, and while Miller was confident of a return to winning ways against a Burscough side rock bottom of the table, he warned against complacency.

The Lancashire side have no wins and only four points from 12 games, but Miller said: "It's our first season at this level and there are no guarantees in this league.

"Given their form and our good start to life in the Evo-Stik, we'll be favourites but you have to earn the right to play. Preparation and attitude has to be right otherwise Burscough are more than capable of turning you over."

Scarborough, in the play-off places, host Clitheroe, who sit one place below them.

Meanwhile, Leeds United scout Neil Sullivan and Blackpool boss Gary Bowyer were at the CNG Stadium on Tuesday to run the rule over Harrogate Town's England 'C' international keeper Peter Crook.

They saw Town lose 2-0 to Kidderminster, a fourth straight defeat for Simon Weaver's injury-hit side, which dropped them out of the play-off places in National League North.

Liam Truslove’s shot deflected past Crook to open the scoring, and the hosts' task got harder when Andy Gascoigne was sent off for a dangerous challenge.

Town youngster Marcus Day missed an open goal from 25 yards and, after Crook went upfield for a corner in the last minute, Harriers substitute Andre Brown booted the ball into the empty net to seal victory.

Meanwhile, a group of about 40 fans in the crowd of 728 staged a protest at half-time, refusing to watch the second half after the club banned the use of a drum due to complaints from residents about noise.

Supporters will be segregated for tomorrow's clash with Darlington.