STAR Adam Kelly admits he's back at the Mac to create more "unbelievable" memories as Salisbury prepare for a new chapter.

Since returning in February, Kelly played his part in the tail-end of Whites' chase for the championship.

The 28-year-old has played in 11 league games and scored in Salisbury's 3-0 victory over Horndean – the night when Whites were crowned Sydenhams Wessex Premier champions.

It will also see them promoted, most likely to Southern League Division One South and West (step four), a prospect Kelly, pictured hugging George Colson, is relishing.

"I’m looking forward to being part of it next year which was probably more of my ambition to come here," said Kelly, who commutes from Exeter.

"The lads pretty much had the league wrapped up when I signed.

“I don’t think Steve getting me in was part of winning the league this year, was more about concentrating on next year.

"The fans have been unbelievably welcoming since I’ve been back.

"It’s a really nice feeling for me personally for people to come up to me and tell me how happy they are that I’m back. Hopefully, I can repay them with my performances."

"I know I’m capable of playing Conference South/Southern Premier level but I’m happy enough to drop down a couple of leagues if there’s something good going on."

The returning midfielder made 77 appearances and netted 14 times for the old City club in a two-year spell.

One of his most memorable games was when Whites dramatically beat Grimsby Town 3-2 (AET), which earned them a third round FA Cup tie at Sheffield United.

He has also had spells with Winchester City, Bashley, Truro City and Tiverton Town before joining Jason Matthews' Weymouth in 2014.

Kelly spent two years with the Terras and admits the decision to exit didn't come lightly.

"It was a difficult decision for me to leave Weymouth and come here," he added.

“In truth, I just wasn’t enjoying my football there and sometimes, as a footballer, it’s not all about playing football.

“Particularly as a non-league player, you work all week, you want to go out on Tuesdays and Saturdays and enjoy football.

“I got to the stage where I was getting quite frustrated playing at Weymouth. I was doing quite well, personally, I was involved every week but I left on good terms with Jason Matthews [player-manager].

“I think he’s a great guy and we’re still good friends."

"I chatted to a couple of other clubs but there are big things going on here and I have some unbelievable memories from my life being here as a young pro."

Kelly is Head of Academy Sports Science at Exeter City FC and is studying a PHD in Talent Identification and Development.