Liversedge FC look to push on after boosting squad

A 4-0 win at Ashington followed by a highly creditable 1-1 draw at Emley has given Ryan Toulson’s men renewed hope that they can push on into the top half of the table from their current 15th position and they have been boosted with several signings in the last month.

Midfielder Danny Devine has arrived from Gainsborough Trinity and brings with him a wealth of experience, having previously played at a higher level for Farsley Celtic, Chester, Carlisle, and Bradford City.

Another new signing is former Sheffield Wednesday junior Paulo Aguas, who has arrived from Belper Town.

The talented young left-back or midfielder is aiming to hit the ground running having already made 23 appearances this season and is being backed to bring energy, skill and ambition to the team.

Both he and Devine went straight into the squad for the clash against Emley.

Aguas started at left-back while his fellow new signing had to settle for coming on as a second half substitute to make his debut.

They have joined another recent signing, Mitchell Akresi, while Kyle Fanning has returned to Liversedge on another one-month loan from Hull City.

Goalkeeper Jake Oram, meanwhile, has left the club at the end of his loan spell from Doncaster Rovers and the club has thanked him for his efforts.

More news sees long serving Joe Walton named as the new club captain.

After announcing the decision, manager Toulson said: "Joe fully deserves the armband. He’s a big character both on and off the pitch."

Walton will be backed up by vice-captain Spencer Harris.

After the encouragement of their last five matches when they have only lost once Liversedge will be aiming to keep the good form going when they are back on home soil to take on Sherwood Colliery this Saturday. The visitors are third from bottom and six points behind Sedge.