Bamber Bridge appoint Paul McKenna as Whitby Town, Alfreton Town add McLachlan and Ashton United add Leigh

Bamber Bridge have appointed Paul McKenna as first team manager.

He is a former Preston North End and Bamber Bridge midfielder.

At Whitby Town, new manager Graeme Lee will attend the Supporters' Club meeting at 6:30pm on Friday 30 October in Turnbull's Bar at the Towbar Express Stadium. The club said the evening gives supporters the chance to hear from the manager, learn more about his approach and discuss his plans.

Alfreton Town have taken Riley McLachlan on loan from Mansfield Town. He marked his debut with the winning goal against Mickleover on Saturday, carrying the ball from his own half before finishing into the far corner.

Ashton United have signed a Bolton Wanderers midfielder Harry Leigh on a 28-day youth loan. The player, who was not named in the announcement, arrives to bolster their options in the middle of the pitch.