Author: Luke_1983
Whitby Home reaction
The reaction of interim manager Martin Coyne as the Tigers progress in the FA Cup with a 2-0 home win over Whitby Town.
Another one in
Interim bosses Martin Coyne and Harry Bunn have added the squad by bringing in Kieron Lloyd from Bury FC.
A youth product of Liverpool since the age of eight, Lloyd moved to the youth academy of Wigan Atheltic where he signed his first professional contract with the Latics, He made his professional debut in an EFL Cup penalty shootout win over Hull City.
He joined National League North side AFC Fylde on a short-term loan deal before heading over to Northern Ireland to spend a season with Larne.
He spent last season with Welsh Premier side Bala Town where he made 29 appearances scoring one goal.
This season he joined Bury but has found opportunities hard to come by and has now joined the Tigers where he can play in either full back position.
Welcome Kieron
Photo: Phil Hill
Lewis extends
We are pleased to announce that Lewis Rawsthorn has extended his loan, from Radcliffe FC, until the end of the season.
Lewis came in during the pre-season and has impressed with his work rate and goals, scoring three goals so far.
Antoine signs new contract
Antoine Makoli has signed a new contract to stay at the Tigers for the foreseeable future.
Antoine re-signed for a second spell in the summer after taking a year out and according to outgoing manager had found ”his love for the game again”.
Antoine has scored three goals so far including two against tomorrow’s opponents Whitby Town.
Antoine is sponsored by Lucy and Emily Rivett.
Important works around Walker Lane
We have been informed by United Utilities that they are carrying out essential repairs to the sewers
The works will start on Monday 15th September and will take 10 days to complete.
There will be road closures in place on Walker Lane at the junction of Lumn Road and also at the junction of Walker Lane and Wilson Street.
Please be aware that this may cause disruption around the area of the Project Solar Stadium
New signing – Josh Shaw
We have added left back Josh Shaw to the squad, Josh made his debut in the 2-2 draw at home to Prescot Cables.
The 21 year old came through the ranks at West Brom, where he made his professional debut in an FA cup tie at home to Aldershot Town.
Josh made 12 appearances on loan for Marine in the National League North last season.
Fixture Changes – Dates for your Diaries
We have two fixture changes for your diaries, first if all we have a date for our Cheshire Senior Cup tie away at Stockport Town, this will now take place on Monday 13th October with a 7:45pm kick off
Also the home fixture against Ilkeston has been moved back two days and will now take place on Saturday 3rd January 2026 with a 3pm kick off.
Luke who’s here
We have signed Luke Partington on loan from Radcliffe FC. Luke is a right back who was signed from Stockport County last summer where he made nine apperances, he also spent time on loan at Stalybridge Celtic last season and has experience of playing in the Northern Premier Division at Atherton Colleries in the past.
The 19-year-old has signed for a month initially and will provide an option in the absence of Harry Ditchfield.
Photo – Barkley Costello
A Touch of Frost
Nick Spooner has added to his squad by bringing in 20-Year-Old striker Charlie Frost.
Frost scored 34 goals and got nine assists last season at North West Counties side Nelson FC.
Welcome Charlie!
Meanwhile leaving us is Saj Elhassan, Saj picked up an injury in pre-season and with game time being limited it was felt best to part ways.
We wish Saj well.