Hucknall Town sign defender Theo Robinson from Matlock Town and bring back Solace Uyi-Olaye

Hucknall Town have signed 21-year-old defender Theo Robinson from Matlock Town. Robinson, who is comfortable at left-back and centre-back, played ten times for Ilkeston Town earlier in the campaign before joining Matlock.

A former Wales U19 international who came through Nottingham Forest's youth ranks, Robinson later joined Notts County's Under-21 setup and made his senior debut for the Magpies in the EFL Trophy. He has also had loan spells at Bracknell Town and Kettering Town.

The move reunites Robinson with Yellows manager Tris Whitman, who worked with him at Ilkeston Town. Subject to league registration formalities, he goes straight into contention for the next league game.

Hucknall have also brought back wide forward Solace Uyi-Olaye, who was previously with Kimberley Miners Welfare. The 31-year-old first signed for the club on 29 November 2024 from Belper United and scored a penalty in an away win over Newark and Sherwood United in September 2025. He left in the club's pre-season squad update on 6 June 2026.

Uyi-Olaye holds Dutch and Beninese citizenship and has played in the Netherlands for Jong FC Twente and Papendorp. In English non-league he has also played for Corby Town, Clifton All Whites and Radford. Capable of playing on either flank, he adds another attacking option alongside Hucknall's current leading scorers, Gabriel Ebede and Callum Orange.

Eastwood CFC host Hucknall in a local derby at Coronation Park on Saturday 14 November, kick-off 3pm.