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

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.

We have been draw at home to face Prescot Cables in the FA Cup.  This tie will take place on Saturday 30th August at 3pm.

We are delighted to announce the signing of central defender Festus Arthur.

German born Festus started his professional career at Stockport County making just 31 appearances before moving to Championship side Hull City for an undisclosed fee. Loan moves to Barrow and FC Halifax soon followed before a permanent move to the Yorkshire side followed in 2023.  Festus became a fans favourite at the Shay, last season saw a loan move to Southport as he recovered from injury, where he made 27 appearances.

Nick Spooner said on the move, ”Festus has been training with us, he’s had his injury problems over the last season or so, so now we’re giving him a platform to get some minutes and he’s a leader who will help us massively”

We have signed Lewis Rawsthorne on loan from Radcliffe FC.

Lewis initially joined Radcliffe at the start of last season after scoring 31 goals for Atherton LR.

Last season he had loan spells at FC United, Atherton Colls and Stalybridge Celtic, where he scored 13 goals in 28 games last season.

Please note that this Saturday’s home game to Runcorn Linnets will now kick off at 1pm.

This is due to the high temperatures expected on Saturday.  If you are coming please take appropiate measures to keep cool and hydrated.

Will Hall has signed on to stay at the club for another season.

Will joined last summer from Clitheroe and made 28 appearances in a season which was blighted a three month injury layoff.

Watch what Will had to say about staying for another season.

Ben Kershaw has rejected the terms offered to him and won’t be returning for the 2025/26 season.

Ben joined us last summer from Stoke City and despite an injury hampering him mid season he managed 39 appearances across all competitions scoring two goals, away at Bamber Bridge and at home to Basford.

We thank Ben for his contribution and wish him well for the future

Two more players have been re-signed for the 2025/26 season as Matty Fearnley and Drew Baker have agreed to stay on.

Manager Nick Spooner said ”Both Fearns and Drew are buying into what we are trying to do for the forthcoming season and we are delighted they are signing on again.”