Some former SAFC players have found new clubs, with one ex fullback donating his entire salary at his new club to charity.
BARDO TO STOCKPORT
Phil Bardsley has signed for Stockport County on a deal until the end of the season. The 37-year-old has agreed to donate his entire salary to the club's community trust. Upon signing, he said:
"This is a dream signing. Over the last couple of months, I’ve had the honour of training with the club as I return from injury. During this time, I’ve been welcomed in as part of the team and made to feel at home. Having the opportunity to sign for the club and to give back to the community trust at the same time feels like the perfect way for me to make my return to football. County is a club with a clear mission and with real opportunity ahead of it, both within the league and within the local community. It’s this mission which makes County incredibly exciting to be involved with."
ALMOND TO DARLO
Former Sunderland youngster Patrick Almond has return to football, signing for Darlington five months after being involved in a serious car accident. The defender was in and around Sunderland's first team for the Papa John's Trophy, but was released this summer. On Twitter, Patrick's dad Kevin said: “Things you love to see on a Saturday. The big lad (Paddy Almond) getting 90 mins in the tank for Shildon. 6 months since last played. 5 months since the accident. 4 1/2 months of non-stop training. Well done son, credit to yourself and never let it get you down.”
