Treble raid opens account

Ashton United manager Craig Robinson has entered the transfer market for the first time this summer with a treble raid on Mossley as he settles into his first managerial role at the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League's Robins, writes Jez Sayle.

Having spent time in pre-season with his brother Karl’s MK Dons side, Ashton announced on Tuesday that Robinson has persuaded three of the players who took the Lilywhites to the First Division North play-offs last season – Sam Madeley, Lee Rick and Jay Gorton – to switch to Hurst Cross for the coming Premier Division campaign.

Livewire striker Madeley returns to Hurst Cross having been a fans' favourite in his first spell a couple of seasons ago. Midfielder Gorton, pictured, has played at Wembley with neighbours Glossop North End and won the Supporters’ Player of the Year Award at Seel Park last term.

Robinson's final signing Rick has plenty of experience at Conference North level, having played for both Hyde and Droylsden along with two separate spells with Mossley.