King's Lynn Town swoop to sign Jamaican international

King's Lynn Town have swooped for a Jamaican international described as 'lightning quick' by a former manager.

The Walks outfit have snapped up the services of wide-forward Jamar Lozar, who has signed for the club from Chelmsford City.

Linnets boss Ian Culverhouse said: "I'm really pleased to get Jamar to the football club. He's a big strong lad and direct with it.

"He has bags of experience at this level of football, has a good temperament and will add another dimension to the group of players that we already have here.

"I'm looking forward to working with him over the coming months."

Lozar, 26, started his youth career with Norwich City and went on to make six senior appearances for the first-team, scoring one goal against Huddersfield Town.

During his time with Norwich, Jamar had loan spells with Coventry City, Leyton Orient, Southend United, Yeovil Town and Stevenage, gaining valuable Football League experience.

In June 2014, former Norwich City manager Neil Adams was quoted as saying: "Loza is a direct player who is lightning quick and can run with the ball, and he causes defenders a lot of problems."

After leaving the Canaries in the summer of 2016, Loza signed for then National League side Maidstone United in the October of that year and scored his first goal for the club five days later against Sutton United.

He made 75 appearances for Maidstone, scoring 13 goals in all competitions before heading out on loan to Woking in October 2018 in a three-month loan deal.

He made nine appearances, scoring seven goals for the Cards.

The attack-minded player's performances for Woking caught the eye of many and Essex rivals, Billericay Town secured Jamar's signature from Maidstone on a permanent deal in January 2019.

A spell with Chelmsford City followed before a loan spell at Woking, where he found the back of the net twice in 24 appearances.

Lozar has also featured for the Jamaican national team, making four appearances for the Reggae Boyz.

The wideman becomes Lynn's second new signing, following defender Alex Brown's arrival at the club back in March.

The Linnets, meanwhile, have announced a newly-formed under-16 team as part of the pathway into the club's senior set up.

King's Lynn Town under-16s, who will be coached by Andy Rowe, will participate in the Junior Premier League.

Trials are also being held for youngsters aged between the ages of 16 and 18 for an education course with King Edward VII Academy.

These trials will be held at Lynn's King Edward School Academy on Thursday, July 16, at 3.15pm with Ian Culverhouse.