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James Hardy makes Robins return

James Hardy makes Robins return

Ashton United have signed Macclesfield midfielder James Hardy for an undisclosed fee.

Hardy returns to Hurst Cross having enjoyed a successful loan spell earlier in the campaign. He featured eight times in all competitions for the Robins, scoring twice.

He previously joined Macclesfield on a permanent deal at the start of 2023, having first impressed on loan from Buxton.

He went on to feature 30 times in all for the Silkmen.

Hardy made a goal-scoring return for Ashton United on Tuesday night, scoring the first of his side's two goals in a 2-2 draw away at Ilkeston Town.

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