Manager Michael Clegg has boosted his midfield options by signing Ben Hough from Warrington Rylands and the experienced Dan Gardner.

Hough comes in after just missing out on promotion with Warrington Rylands, as they lost on penalty kicks to Hednesford Town, in the playoff final.

Hough said ”I felt like it was time to move on from Rylands and Cleggy is someone I know well having worked with him at Rylands and Ashton”

Gorton born Gardner has over 316 professional appearances including 228 in the Football League with the likes of Chesterfield, Tranmere and Wigan.  Having started his career at Droylsden he has then progressed up through the leagues and joins us from Radcliffe FC.

Gardner said ”Really looking forward to getting started, this is my first time working with Cleggy but I know lots of players who have played under him and they can’t speak highly enough.”

On his new signings the gaffer said:-

”Ben is someone I have worked with before so I know what i’m getting with him so i’ delighted that’s he agreed to come to s

”Dan he’s a top top player, I watched him a few times last year for Radcliffe and he’s still a very good footballer and the fact he lives just up the road really helps and he will bring that leadership and experience to the group”