Familiar face returns to Warrington Town

Warren, 22, is no stranger to the Yellows, having made 28 appearances during the 2019/20 season.

His final appearance was the last game before COVID, when Warren scored a stunning injury-time winner to complete a comeback from 2-0 down, ironically at home to Matlock Town.

That was his first goal as a professional, with the majority of his games in his previous spell coming at left-back.

The former Everton youngster has since been with Ashton United in the Northern Premier League, and he has made 22 appearances this campaign playing both left-back and left-midfield.

Manager Mark Beesley said: “Tom is a player we’ve had our eye on for a while. We’ve been looking for that type of player who can play left back, left wing, left wing back. Someone who’s a good lad and a good character, that we already know from when we’ve had him before.

"We’re really pleased that when he became available we could get it done quickly.

"He’s not played for a month or so due to a little injury but he’ll be available to play full games as soon as possible. It was a no-brainer for us when Tom became available.”

Joining Warren in the squad for Saturday’s trip to Derbyshire is fellow new arrival and young centre-back Alex McNally, who has been training with the club in recent weeks.

The 18-year-old made four appearances for Marine last season and has spent time with Burscough.

Beesley added: “Alex is a young lad who has been training with us for a few weeks. Dave Raven had him at Marine and spoke highly of him. He’s done really well.

“We’ve signed him on as cover with a view to next season. We may send him on loan to get some games in but he’s there if we need him and ready to be part of the squad.”

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