2 Aug 2023

WILL LANCASTER JOINS THE SQUAD!

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We can today confirm the signing of highly-rated midfielder Will Lancaster, on a one-year deal with the Club, with option for a 2nd. 

Will Lancaster made over 24 appearances for Avenue last season, scoring once in the FA Trophy against Farsley Celtic. 

The Club would also like to say a huge thank you to the Development Fund for their help in finalising this deal.

He became an integral part of the squad going into the later stages of the season, impressing fans with his strong defensive play and fast attacking techniques, showing improvement every game. 

Will joins after being released from Barnsley at the end of the 2022/23 season, he made his first-team debut for the club on 20th September 2022, coming on as half-time substitute for Nicky Cadden in a 2-0 win vs Newcastle United u21s. (EFL Trophy) 

Lanny also went out on loan to NPL side Whitby Town earlier in the 22/23 season, making 4 appearances. 

Mark Bower had this to say on the signing; 

“We are delighted to get Lanny’s signature ahead of the upcoming season, he is a great player with some really good attributes and ability, we’re excited to work with him after last season.”

You can watch Will’s video interview below!

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1 Aug 2023

MASON O’MALLEY MAKES DEAL WITH AVENUE!

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We can today confirm the signing of left-back Mason O’Malley on a one-year deal, with an option for a 2nd, with the club.

Mason has featured in our pre-season under Trialist K, working well with Sykes-Kenworthy particularly in the Bradford City game. 

Born in Leeds, O’Malley signed for Huddersfield Town’s Academy from Hunslet Boys at u14s level, and was later released by Huddersfield in 2019, joining Scunthorpe United’s u23s squad in July 2019.

Mason made his professional debut with Scunthorpe in a 1-1 (4-2 pens) EFL Trophy game against Lincoln City. He signed a contract extension in December 2020, keeping him at the club until Summer 2023. 

He made 31 appearances in his first season with Scunthorpe United in 2020/21, followed by 28 in 2021/22, and 21 in 2022/23. 

In February 2023, O’Malley signed for Ilkeston Town on a one-month loan deal alongside teammate Jordan Hallam. 

O’Malley is of Irish descent, training with Republic of Ireland u16s in 2016, and made his debut for Republic of Ireland u21s in a friendly vs Wales u21s in March 2021. 

Coach Danny King had this to say on the signing;

“Mason is a great signing for the club. He looks solid in defensive areas but also has real quality in the attacking side of the pitch too.”

“His experience playing at a higher level will definitely help the younger lads we have and we can see him being a strong member of the squad for this season.”

We spoke to Mason on his signing, which you can watch below.

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