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Droylsden increase their ranks

Droylsden have continued to add to their ranks after strengthening their squad with a number of acquisitions in recent weeks.

The Blue Square North club most recent signings are three former Farsley Celtic players in forwards Lee Ellington and Gareth Grant and defender Patrece Liburd.

Ellington has previously played in the Football League with Hull City but joined Exeter City after being released in March 2000. A move to Gainsborough Trinity followed in October 2000 before Stalybridge Celtic snapped him up in September 2005 after a number of clubs had shown an interest in signing him.

Farsley came calling in June 2009 after he scored 75 goals in 188 games for Celtic.

Grant enjoyed two spells with Farsley and has also played for Bradford City and Harrogate Town.

Liburd, meanwhile joined Celtic in July 2009 and has also played for Macclesfield Town, Dorchester Town, Bradford City and Nottingham Forrest. He is also an international footballer, having played for St Kitts & Nevis.