Brierley, 20, an
attacking midfielder who rose through the ranks in SkyBet Championship side Stoke
City’s academy, has played for Glossop North End, Northwich Victoria and Buxton
this season, and will add more attacking options from midfield.
As well
strengthening in the midfield area, Cole Lonsdale, a 19-year-old left-back, who
previously played for Bolton Wanderers, also comes in to provide more options
at the back.
Lonsdale played a
key role in Bolton's under-23 title-winning success last season and completed a
third-year scholarship at Macron Stadium but was not retained on a professional
contract when his existing deal came to a close at the end of June.
On his latest
signings, interim manager David Chadwick told http://www.fc-utd.co.uk: “I’m
pleased to welcome both lads to the squad. We have two young players who again
will bring more balance to the team and bring competition for places.
“They’ve both been
training with us for the last few weeks and have done well. I am looking
forward to seeing them in action”.
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