And now the utility man says he has joined the Pilgrims because he wants to bring the club success.

"Coming to Boston is like a dream for me," said the 24-year-old.

"Everybody wants to play for their home town club and I'm no different – I've always had a soft spot for Boston and always looked out for their results."

Parker joined United on trial at the start of pre-season last July but, despite impressing manager Tommy Taylor, was unable to sign.

His previous club, Gainsborough Trinity, invoked a clause in his contract which, because of his age, meant he had to remain at the Northolme until the end of last season.

After an initial stand-off, Parker – who has lived in Skegness all his life but was born in Boston – agreed to rejoin Trinity.

There he showed the Pilgrims fans what they were missing by scoring Gainsborough's winner in the Boxing Day victory at York Street and a 20-yard screamer as United earned a 3-1 victory in North Lincolnshire on New Year's Day.

Parker's signing for United may have been one of the Blue Square North's worst-kept secrets, but now the deal is done the player – who is equally at home at centre back, in central midfield of on the wing – can look forward to, he hopes, some glory.

It's time I had some success," Parker added.

"I know Tommy's ambitious and so am I – I think we should be pushing for the play-offs at least.

"I've played in pre-season matches at Boston when I was at Grimsby Town and I know there's no bigger, better or more professional club in the Blue Square North.

"Tommy did well to finish 10th this season if you consider he only had two players when he took over the club – but this year we should be thinking about going places."

Rumours in the town have suggested that Parker's younger brother Liam – who has spent the last two campaigns in the United Counties League with Boston Town – and his former Trinity teammate Richard Pell could also be on the way to York Street.

However, Parker preferred not to discus the speculation.

It is understood that Swineshead-born Pell, who has just qualified as a physiotherapist, will look at moving to a club near to where he can find employment.

Taylor has told The Standard he knows in which specific position he wants his new signing to play... but is keeping his cards close to his chest.

"I know what I want him to do, but I'm not saying anything yet because I want to try him there in a few games before I make my decision.

"I'm just pleased we've brought Wes to the club, he's a good player."