Double signing for Nantwich Town

20-year-old forward Morton was the first player from the club’s academy to play for their first team when he made his debut in May, after initially coming up through their youth ranks as a right winger before converting to a pacy forward.

He spent the first part of this season on loan at Trafford, scoring 4 times in 21 appearances in all competitions.

Defender Roxburgh can play on either side but was signed from Trafford in the summer of 2022 as an attack-minded right-back.

The 23-year-old recently returned from a loan at Ashton United, where he played eight times.

Speaking about the two new additions, manager Ritchie Sutton said: “We had a look at Aidan, liked him and have kept an eye on him.

“He played well in the two games against us, and he’s someone we’ve been searching for all season because we haven’t really had an out-and-out right back. He’ll also bring us something going forward which is key.

“Ryan’s been on loan at Trafford and done well and is looking to make that next step up.

“We need some attacking options at the moment, we need energy and he was someone who can provide that for us. He’s a young lad who’s enthusiastic and can hopefully bring something to the team.”

Roxburgh started Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Guiseley, with Morton coming on as a second half substitute.

The Dabbers have also confirmed that goalkeeper Tom Booth’s loan from Crewe Alexandra has been extended until the end of the season.

Since joining in mid-October, the 18-year-old has excelled in his 12 appearances.

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