The experienced pair informed manager Andy Clarkson of their decision to play football at a higher level earlier and will both link up at Bamber Bridge in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Premier Division, jumping up two leagues.

Sumner joined Gate from Lancaster City at the start of the 2018/19 season after falling out of love with the game.

The experienced left-back started nearly every game for Gate in defence.

His ability to get forward and support attacks was vital, especially when Clarkson changed formation. He contributed several assists from getting forward and from his set-pieces and scored his only goal at home against Ashton Athletic in a 6-2 win.

Booth joined Gate from neighbours Blackpool Wren Rovers after Clarkson finally got his man after half a season of trying.

The experienced midfielder was immediately appointed captain in a good move by Clarkson. His experience at a higher level was clear to see as he set the standards amongst the group.

Booth scored 3 goals for the club including that memorable free-kick to seal the points away at West Didsbury & Chorlton in the Emirates FA Cup.

Later in the season Booth was appointed player/assistant-manager and was instrumental in Gate’s change of formation and turn around in form in the second half of the season.

Clarkson told http://www.squiresgatefc.co.uk: “Whilst it’s very disappointing to lose two of my key players, I understand the reason for both leaving. Both for me are Northern Premier players at a minimum. Both lads have really helped us in several ways this season and I’d like to think we’ve helped them fall back in love with the game. It’s testament really to how well we did last season that clubs two leagues above us are coming in for our players".