Ben comes, Baguleys go

Ashton United striker Ben Deegan has agreed to join FC United. Manager Karl Marginson is looking forward to working with the 20-year-old forward who came through the youth ranks at Altrincham and scored against us in last season’s fixture at Hurst Cross.

Margy said: "I’m really pleased to have Ben coming to the club. He is a tall striker, good in the air and with excellent feet. Every time we have played Ashton he has caused us problems."

As Ben joins we say goodbye to Jamie and Chris Baguley who have joined Leigh Genesis. "We wish both Jamie and Chris well at Leigh," added Karl. "Both lads want to play every week and whilst we like to think that every player gets a good chance with the competition we have in our squad we cannot guarantee anyone a definite starting place."