The experienced 30-year-old has joined Ramsbottom United after a very brief spell with Clitheroe, having only left Widnes to join the Blues last month.

Rainford had joined Widnes in the summer from Colwyn Bay and made 10 appearances, scoring twice.

Rainford started his career at Prescot Cables, before moving to Marine AFC in 2009 where he made his name as a free-scoring hitman.

Spells at Halifax Town, Chester FC, Connah`s Quay Nomads, Witton Albion and Glossop North End followed before he joined Colwyn Bay in 2016.

Also joining the new-look Rammy squad is Kieran Lugsden.

Kieran joined with his brother Kelvin at Shaw Lane AFC prior to the start of the 2016/17 season as a striker.

Kieran then adapted to playing in midfield and then at right-back, showing his skills as a utility player.

He has had spells previously with Radcliffe Borough, Altrincham, Witton Albion, Buxton and Glossop, with whom he played in the FA Vase Final at Wembley in the defeat to North Shields in 2015.

After the sad demise of Shaw Lane this summer, Kieran re-united with brother Kelvin at Rammy`s league rivals Droylsden.