.....services of midfielder Nicky Wroe for another season.

The vastly-experienced Wroe served as skipper last season, making 48 appearances in all competitions.

He joined Avenue in July 2016 from Yorkshire neighbours FC Halifax Town, bringing a wealth of experience from his time in League football to the Horsfall Stadium.

A promotion-winner from non-League’s top flight with Torquay United, Wroe has also represented Barnsley, York City, Preston North End, Shrewsbury Town and Notts County among others.

His energy levels, consistency and ability to retain possession in tight areas made him a favourite of Avenue’s management team last season, and the midfielder is likely to play a key role again next season.

Wroe is the eighth confirmed member of the 2018/19 squad, joining Steven Drench, Mark Ross, Shane Killock, Luca Havern, Nicky Clee, Oli Johnson and Adam Boyes in committing his future to Avenue.

The club’s management team of Mark Bower and Danny Boshell have also agreed on new deals in a promising start to the summer.