Youth and experience in for Mossley

By James Gordon

Mossley have signed two experienced Northern Premier League players and an exciting youngster for the new season.

Striker Astley Mulholland, 31, joins from Colwyn Bay while midfielder Nicky Platt comes in from Hyde United.

Platt, 31, began his playing days at Burnley and has also played for FC United, Witton Albion, Stockport, Salford, Nantwich and Ashton United.

After coming through the Leeds United academy, Mulholland played for Altrincham, Trafford, FC United, Ashton, Chorley, Hyde, Glossop North End and Barrow.

Also joining is winger Will Ozono, who arrives from FC United.


Ozono, 19, came through the ranks at Crystal Palace, who he joined at the age of 2014. He moved north to study at UCFB Etihad Campus, and broke in to FC United’s first team towards the end of last season.

The trio join Dave Wild's first signing of the summer, striker Ryan Brooke, who has joined from Curzon Ashton.

Where next?

Veteran defender joins Clitheroe Veteran former England C international Craig Stanley has joined Clitheroe.
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