OXFORD City have re-signed promotion-winning goalkeeper Chris Haigh on loan.

The 26-year-old joined the Hoops on an emergency loan from Ebbsfleet United – who had already claimed the Vanarama National League South title – in April.

He went on to play a key role for City as they themselves secured promotion to the National League.

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The former Watford Under-21 shot stopper made his debut in the 5-1 win at Dover Athletic, before playing in the final two league games of the campaign.

Haigh then kept clean sheets in both the 2-0 play-off semi-final win against Worthing and in the final, when the Hoops thrashed St Albans City 4-0.

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Haigh, who joins City on a season-long loan, told the club website: “It’s going to be really enjoyable being an underdog in most of the games, I can’t wait and I know the boys can’t wait to get started. 

“The way the season ended was amazing for me, especially after breaking my leg earlier in the year, and it made everything seem worthwhile.  

“Now with a full pre-season under my belt I’ll be ready to go and hopefully we can surprise a few next season.”

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