Lawson turns up title heat

Skelmersdale manager Tommy Lawson signed Michael Phenix from Conference North Droylsden on Tuesday to increase his side's firepower.

Phenix, pictured, was at Bolton for seven years as a youth and Lawson swooped for the prolific goalscorer to boost Skem's push for the Evo-Stik NPL First Division North title.

The 22-year-old signed for the Bloods in August from Lancashire club Hindsford where he was leading scorer last season. Described as a tricky winger who likes to attack down the flanks, he's also played for Pennington and Atherton LR.