Nantwich Town sign forward Sample from Atherton LR as Boston Town get Maddison and Watkins back

Nantwich Town have signed forward Harvey Sample from Atherton LR.

The Dabbers confirmed the arrival on social media, welcoming Sample to the club, with terms and contract details undisclosed.

At Boston Town, midfielder Layton Maddison and defender Kyle Watkins have returned to fitness following lay-offs. According to the club, both are back for the first time since mid-September and have missed the past nine matches. They could return in the derby at Grantham on Saturday, 31 October.

Manager Chris Funnell said: "Both have trained fully for the last three weeks and are available for selection."

Funnell added that he expects Pierce Hudson to be back in the next week to 10 days, but that captain Richard Ford might not be available until late November.

Dunston are top of the league after their manager recorded his 100th win in charge. The club said on social media that the result came with the backing of an outstanding management team.