Former City keeper joins Stevenage

Recently released Norwich City goalkeeper Billy Johnson has signed for Stevenage.

The Beccles-born keeper spent last season on loan at Braintree Town and his impressive performances have prompted relegated Stevenage to take a chance on the young shot-stopper.

Johnson will face newly-promoted King’s Lynn Town in the National League next season.

“It feels great,” Johnson said. “It has been a long time coming but I am glad we could get the deal over the line and I am looking forward to what can come for the future. I can’t wait to get back to it.”

Manager Alex Revell told the club’s website, “We are really pleased to announce the signing of Billy. He had a brilliant loan last year at Braintree on loan from Norwich and he has a real presence for such a young man and has real quality.

“He is a fantastic character and knows that he has to come in and work at his best every day to keep improving and earn the right to play. He will be someone that I know will relish that challenge.”