League Two latest: son of ex-Carlisle United star linked

SADDLERS SNAP UP ADOMAH

Walsall have handed a deal to veteran wide man Albert Adomah.

The 36-year-old former Bristol City, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest player has signed a one-year deal after a trial with the Saddlers.

“I’ve had so many achievements in my career, getting promoted twice from the Championship with Aston Villa and Middlesbrough. Hopefully I can achieve that fate with Walsall, that’s the intention," said Adomah on the club website. Walsall are also assessing ex-Colchester United keeper Sam Hornby on trial.

SON OF EX-BLUES STAR LINKED

Fleetwood Town forward Maleace Asamoah, the son of ex-Carlisle favourite Derek, has been linked with a League One move.

Wigan Today report that Asamoah junior is a player of interest to Wigan Athletic while Football Insider claim a deal has been agreed.

Asamoah has impressed on loan with Irish club Waterford. “I've seen the reports, but there's nothing really to say," insisted Latics boss Shaun Maloney. "He's a really talented player, but there's nothing done on that one."

US' BRING IN DEFENDER

Colchester United's latest summer signing is experienced defender Tom Flanagan.

He has joined the U's after a spell with Shrewsbury Town.

The 32-year-old told the club website: "At my age, I want to finish up with a bit of success and enjoy my last few years. I wanted to do something I was going to enjoy, and I know I am going to enjoy it here – I’m excited about the project.”

FORMER SUNDERLAND MAN JOINS STANLEY

Accrington Stanley have secured the arrival of former Manchester United and Sunderland defender Donald Love.

The 29-year-old was latterly with Morecambe but now heads across Lancashire to join John Doolan's men.

Assistant boss Ged Brannan - the former Morecambe manager - said: "Donald is an all-round player - he can play full-back, centre-half in the middle of a three, and centre-midfield. He is a top lad and the younger lads will benefit from his experience."

GILLS SIGN NON-LEAGUE HITMAN

Gillingham, who host Carlisle United on 2024/25’s opening day, have raided non-league for their latest signing.

Marcus Wyllie has joined the Kent club from Enfield Town having scored 34 goals in 49 games for the club that last season earned promotion to National League South.

“I am really excited to be here; it all happened so quickly and I am still processing it. This is what I have always wanted [playing full-time] and I am delighted to finally get the chance to do it,” said the new Gills arrival.

WOLVES PROSPECT ON TRIAL

Cheltenham Town are running the rule over young Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Kam Kandola.

The 20-year-old has already made a trial appearance for the Robins, according to GloucestershireLive.

Kandola is under contract at Molineux until 2025 but is in the frame for a loan move to Whaddon Road.

EXILES EYE SWANS GRADUATE

Newport County are taking a look at former Swansea City defender Cameron Evans.

The Welsh defender is a free agent having previously been with Taunton Town.

The South Wales Argus reports that Evans is being assessed by new Newport boss Nelson Jardim ahead of the new season.

GRAINGER ON SHRIMPS UNITY

Danny Grainger, the Morecambe assistant manager says a new-look Shrimps squad is coming together well.

The Lancashire club recently signed 15 players in one day after an embargo was lifted.

Speaking after Morecambe’s 1-1 draw with Workington Reds, the former Carlisle skipper told the Shrimps website: “There is a great togetherness about the group and now it’s about understanding each other’s games a little bit more.

“That does take time and, each week, we’re seeing it more and more on the training pitch where they are starting to blend and complement each other.

BARROW BOSS PLEDGE AFTER THRASHING

Barrow AFC boss Stephen Clemence has pledged things will improve after their 5-0 pre-season thrashing at Kilmarnock.

Speaking in a club interview, the new Holker Street chief said: “There’s plenty to learn, I know that, and you’d rather that result happen now than in a couple of weeks’ time.

“You are learning about people all the time and I’ve certainly learnt a lot [against Kilmarnock].”

SALFORD SECURE EXPERIENCED WIDE MAN

Experienced winger Jon Taylor has joined Salford City ahead of the new campaign.

The former Peterborough United, Shrewsbury Town and Doncaster Rovers man, 32, links up with the Ammies on a one-year deal.

He is hoping to make up for some lost time after injury and illness affected his time at Donny.

“From the outside looking in, I think a lot of people will have probably written me off, thinking I’ve just been injured, but I’ve had confidence in myself, and in my body, that I knew that I was fine,” Taylor told the club website.

RAILWAYMEN LAND ENGLAND UNDER-19 KEEPER

Crewe Alexandra have brought in Filip Marschall on loan from Aston Villa.

 The 21-year-old had a difficult time with MK Dons last season but believes he can thrive at the Alexandra Stadium.

“Crewe’s playing philosophy suits me well, it excites me playing the style of football here and that’s what drew me here,” the goalkeeper said.