Former Players

Hallmark Security League side Padiham, have signed former Witton defender Wes Benjamin from Evo-Stik North Clitheroe.

Chester FC have signed former Witton midfielder Gary Roberts on a short-term deal.

Forward George Miller has rejoined Bury on loan for the rest of the season from Middlesbrough. He moved to the Championship club from Gigg Lane on a three-year deal last year.

Midfielder Rory Fallon has joined 1874 Northwich from Runcorn Linnets.

Wigan Athletic Academy goalkeeper Owen Evans, who had a brief loan spell at Witton a couple of seasons ago has joined National League Sutton United on loan.

A nice player Rory good skills but over last 2 seasons, injury has taken its toll and
he is not the player he was but could do ok at that level.

George Miller 's return to Bury got off to the best possible start as he equalised for the Shakers at Oxford United, as they came from behind to win 2-1 with their first goals in the last eight games.

Former Witton goalkeeper Danny Roberts has left Belper Town to rejoin Leek Town.

Two former Albion goalkeepers in the headlines this weekend. Former Goalkeeping Coach Andy Robertson has signed for 1874 Northwich.

Liverpool have allowed Andy Firth to join Chester FC on loan for the rest of the season.

Former Witton midfielder Alex Newby has joined National League North side Chorley from Clitheroe. He scored 19 goals for the Evo-Stik North side.

The Director of Player Recruitment at West Ham United, who has been sacked tonight for discriminatory comments about African players is, former Manchester City, Bolton Wanderers, Stoke City, Oldham Athletic & Witton Albion midfielder Tony Henry who played under Ray Ranson.

Ex Albion players registered with Clubs in the Cheshire League:

Rick Bailey & Andy Hurst @ Poynton FC
Jon Dawson @ Rylands FC
Tom Schofield now at Broadheath Central FC
Ashley Stott @ Denton Town FC [but still playing in the NWCFL].

GE

Cavell Coo has left Ashton United and joined Glossop North End.

Former Witton winger Matty Purcell is in the Winsford United starting line-up for their long-awaited Cheshire Senior Cup tie against Warrington Town tonight.

Just watching Andy Firth on BT Sports 1 playing in goal for Chester against Wrexham. Unfortuately, Chester are 2 goals down with 2mins to go.

Former Witton winger Jamie Menagh was on target for Runcorn Town as they beat Ashton Athletic 3-1 on Wednesday night.

What is Jamie Menagh doing at that Level ?

Bradley Bauress came on as a 67th minute substitute in Barrow’s 1-1 draw at Aldershot Town and received a straight red card for violent conduct on 86 minutes.

Former Witton midfielder Stuart Mellish, who had a spell as Manager of Warrington Town has been named as the new manager of Clitheroe following Simon Haworth 's departure.

Former Witton forward Liam Watson has been appointed Southport manager for the third time. He will be assisted by Jon McCarthy the former Vics player and former Chester manager.

Midfielder Billy Reeves, who had a loan spell at Witton is amongst ten players released by League Two Port Vale.