A versatile player who is comfortable in any position alongside the right-side of the pitch, Bardsley-Rowe began last season at Irlam, scoring 12 goals and securing two man-of-the-match awards over 19 appearances.

He then signed for the Silkmen, where he made a further 18 appearances, scoring once alongside a further man-of-the-match award, as Macclesfield went on to lift the North West Counties League Premier Division.

Manager Brad Cooke told http://athertoncollieries.co.uk: “I chased Max when he was at Irlam, but unfortunately missed out when he chose to sign for Macclesfield. The opportunity has now come around for us to sign him, and we’ve snatched at the chance!

“Max has incredible pace and is a powerful lad who can play in a number of areas. He lives locally too, and most of all he’s a lovely lad, it’s a great move all-round!”