Scarborough Athletic snap up midfielder Alex Wiles from Matlock Town

Midfielder Alex Wiles has signed for Boro

Heading into last weekend’s scheduled game at home to Brackley there were injury doubts over Boro aces Lewis Maloney (hamstring), Ryan Watson (groin) and Luca Colville (hamstring), as well as Dan Bramall through illness, so the recruitment is a welcome boost for Jono Greening’s play-off chasers’ squad.

Boro’s game with Brackley was one of many postponed due to a frozen pitch last Saturday, the Seadogs’ next test being a trip to tackle Bradford Park Avenue this coming Saturday.

A club statement said: “The midfielder, whom Jono Greening and Michael Ingham wanted to sign back in the summer of 2021 as one of their first signings, before signing for Matlock Town, is now a Boro player.

"The 26-year-old, box-to-box midfielder has played with Jonathan Greening and Michael Ingham at Tadcaster Albion has since gone on to play for Gainsborough Trinity and Matlock Town.

"Wiles started his career with his hometown club at Rotherham United, before heading to Stocksbridge Park Steels and Buxton.

"We would like to thank Matlock Town and Keith Brown for their cooperation in the deal.

"The midfielder joins the club subject to FA, NPL and National League approval.”

Boro are reminding fans to buy their tickets for the home clash against Darlington on Monday January 2, 1pm kick-off, with almost 2,000 tickets having already been sold for the all-ticket clash.

Tickets will not be available on the gate although season passes are valid for this game as normal.

You can buy your tickets online via the club’s website, but the club have two drop-ins so fans can get their tickets in person: Friday, December 16: 5-7pm at The Victory Bar, Flamingo Land Stadium and Sunday, December 18: 10.30am-2.30pm at the Brunswick, in the town centre.

Also at the Brunswick on Sunday, fans can meet Sandy the SeaPup and young Boro fans will receive a Christmas gift.

This will give supporters a chance for some last-minute shopping for Boro merchandise and they can get their New Year Draw tickets.

Fans can also purchase Scarborough Athletic merchandise at the Boro Shop at One Stop Huntriss Row 7am- 10pm daily.

At the One Stop they can get their replica shirts, SikSilk leisure range, bobble hats, accessories, Football Manager 23 and more.