Dudley Town loan Lake from Port Vale, add Cooper as Runcorn Town sign Atherton

Dudley Town have signed Eddie Lake on loan from Port Vale.

Lake made his senior debut for Port Vale in their 2-0 defeat to League One champions Lincoln City.

Dudley also announced the signing of Jake Cooper on dual registration from Stourbridge. Cooper spent last season on loan at Stourport Swifts, where he picked up their manager's Player of the Year award.

Runcorn Town have signed winger AJ Atherton. Atherton played a key role in Cheshire's Inter-League success, earning a call-up to represent England in the UEFA Regions' Cup in Sweden.