Hednesford Town are pleased to announce the signing of defender Ritchie Sutton from Midland league Whitchurch.
The 37 year old centre back arrives at Keys Park with a wealth of experience around non league having appeared for the likes of Leek Towm, Stafford Rangers, Northwich Victoria, Halifax Town, Barrow, Altrincham, Alfreton Town and Nantwich Town(where he was also player manager) whilst the non nonsense Stoke born defender also has twice won promotion to the football league for Mansfield Town and Tranmere Rovers where alongside a spell at Morecambe he made over 200 football league appearances.
On Sutton joining manager Danny Glover said “ We are really pleased to get someone with getting Ritchie in, we have been saying we needed someone with experience and grit into the side and that’s exactly what Ritchie brings. He’s a leader in the dressing room as well as being very fit which is what has allowed him to continue playing and is someone for the young lads to look up to”.
Ritchie will be available for Saturdays trip to Mossley.
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