Flint Town United move for Rushton as Danby departs
Flint Town United have signed goalkeeper Jon Rushton from Bala Town after the departure of John Danby.
Rushton is joining the Silkmen on loan until the end of the 2020/21 Cymru Premier season.
The 30-year-old is reuniting with manager Neil Gibson after the pair worked together at Connah’s Quay and Prestatyn Town.
Rushton made two appearances for the Lakesiders before being allowed to leave on loan for Flint.
He is seen as a replacement for John Danby who has departed the club due to work and family commitments.
Danby had played 11 of Flint’s games this season but is leaving the Essity Stadium due to the ‘busy preparation schedule’ which is required to play in the Cymru Premier.
Commenting on his exit, Danby said: “I’ve loved my time at the club, and I’m looking forward to seeing what Flint can accomplish in the Cymru Premier. Thanks to everyone for making me feel welcome at the club.”
As well as signing Rushton as a replacement for Danby, Flint also signed a further two goalkeepers.
Ryan Woods, who worked under Gibson peviously is joining the club.
Elijah Beattie is also making the move to Flint.
A flurry of transfer activity took place at Flint Town United with no more than 13 players being announced by the club.
Five of them came from Northern Premier League outfit Warrington Town, as the manager put his stamp on the squad.
Josh Amis
Dan Roberts
Callum Roberts
There were also four outfields signings, both from the Cymru North.
Callum Roberts, Dan Roberts and Ross Weaver have all reunited with Gibson as they train for the upcoming season.
Midfielder Ross Weaver was previously on the books of Prestatyn and then moved to Denbigh before returning to Bastion Gardens. He committed to Holywell Town for the upcoming season to reunite with the popular manager.
Defender Dan Roberts, who has already played for four Welsh clubs at the age of 20 has also joined.
He has experience at Llandudno, Llandudno Junction, Rhyl and most recently Prestatyn.
Namesake Callum also put pen-to-paper, having been part of Rhyl’s squad in the Cymru North last season Roberts is a former Welsh Academy international.
Also joining Flint is Tom Weir, who was also with Rhyl last season, having previously been an academy product of Connah’s Quay.
Weir was an unused substitute for the Nomads in their Europa League qualifiers with FK Partizan and Kilmarnock.
Lastly, Jake Hampson returned to the club having played for the first-team after coming through their ranks. He departed to join Chester’s U19 academy but has since returned.
(Featured Image: Nikitas Mesney/ Connah’s Quay Nomads FC)
