Stockton Loaned Upwards

2 Jul 2016 By Steve Whitney

National League news

Sky Bet League Two side Morecambe have signed striker Cole Stockton on a six-month loan from Vanarama National League club Tranmere Rovers.

The 22-year-old front man has returned to the Globe Arena after a spell on loan from Rovers at the end of last season where he scored goals against Barnet and Stevenage.

The Tranmere Academy product made his first-team debut for Rovers in January 2012 and scored two goals against the Shrimps in a 2-1 defeat to Prenton Park in August 2014.

Morecambe manager Jim Bentley said: "Cole is another young player with bags of potential.

"He showed a good attitude here last season and definitely gives us different options. He is a good finisher and works really hard and we hope to see him continue his development this season''.

Where next?

New Chairman at Stockport Director Richard Park has accepted an invitation to become chairman of Vanarama National League North club Stockport County with immediate effect.

Tranmere Swoop for Stephenson Vanarama National League club Tranmere Rovers have announced that winger Darren Stephenson has signed a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee from National League North side Chorley.