Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterIt's not so very long ago that Britt Assombalonga was the kind of forward Championship clubs would count on to score 15 goals a season for them.After coming through the ranks at Watford and working his way up the leagues with Southend and Peterborough, Assombalonga bagged 30 goals in 65 games for Nottingham Forest and 45 in 152 for Middlesbrough.But after playing for three different clubs in Turkey, as well as spells back at Watford and Barnet, the 33 year is is now back in non-league with Harborough Town.Assombalonga told FourFourTwo: "I just want to experience something different."The last time I played non-league football, I was still a teenager [at Wealdstone and Braintree Town], so it feels like coming full circle and the right time for me to come back to this level. You may like Meet the 51-year-old striker still playing who used to bomb amphetamines in the 90s rave scene 'I wasnt allowed to join Southampton after my loan spell. I could have been part of their rise to the Premier League' Michail Antonio on career-changing transfer that never happened Nottingham Forest were a semi-final away from what felt like Europa League glory last season, now, Oliver Glasner must stop an unravelling that seems to already be in effect - Nottingham Forest 2026-27 season preview "I've also been coaching at Peterborough, learning my craft there, and this was an opportunity that aligned with that and allowed me to do both."Its still hard, don't get me wrong its no walk in the park!Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.TThere're good players in this league and some great teams. Ive been really enjoying myself so far."Its the clubs first season at this level, after promotion last season, but the aim is to push for promotion again."Thats the thing about this level, the margins are fine and a good run can take any side into contention"Harborough Town enjoyed a positive start to the season, with Assombalonga claiming two goals and two assists in the space of just three games in August.A run of just one win from their past six has seen them drop down to 17th, however, with Southport set to visit on Saturday afternoon.TOPICSBritt AssombalongaNottingham ForestMiddlesbroughWatfordSteven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.With contributions fromEd McCambridgeStaff Writer
