Latest arrivals make case for defence

11 Aug 2015 By David Watters

Leek Town manager Lee Casswell has added two more defenders to his squad for the upcoming EVO-STIK Northern Premier League campaign, writes Michael Cope.

Marc Strzyzewski and Ryan Grocott featured in a 2-1 victory for Casswell, pictured, at Premier Division Grantham Town on Saturday and both are expected to be in the reckoning again for the big kick-off against Chasetown at Harrison Park on Saturday.

Central defender Strzyzewski, 32, arrives from Northern Counties East League outfit Heanor Town where he spent last season after switching from Leek's First Division South rivals Gresley FC.

Strzyzewski kicked off his career at Doncaster Rovers and has a wealth of experience in the EVO-STIK NPL having also turned out for Mickleover Sports and Belper Town.

Grocott, a 22-year-old wing-back signed from Kidsgrove Athletic, has made an instant impression, the former Rocester and Witton Albion player scoring two spectacular goals in his first two appearances.

* Leek Town's new range of club merchandise is now on sale after the club reported a 52 per cent rise in season ticket sales this summer.

Manufactured by local firm Supersport Limited, the range on sale for fans includes fleeces, hoodies, scarves and hats.

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Where next?

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Winger gets second chance to rekindle dream EVO-STIK Northern Premier League newcomers Basford United have taken advantage of the change in management at League One Crawley Town to bring Blair Anderson back to Greenwich Avenue.