Gainsborough Trinity bolster squad with Harvey Sutcliffe signing
Ahead of Thursday's transfer deadline, Gainsborough Trinity have bolstered their play-off chasing squad with the signing of Harvey Sutcliffe from National League Spennymoor Town.
Able to play anywhere across the back and midfield, his versatility should provide the tight-knit Gainsborough squad with increased flexibility and competition for places.
Trinity boss, Russ Wilcox said: “I spoke with Adam Lakeland at Halifax regarding Harvey early season, but it didn’t happen.
“Adam said he’s a great lad with an outstanding attitude which fits to what we are looking for. We’ve monitored him over the season.
“Our window closes on Thursday, so we felt he would be a good addition to the squad.
“He can play numerous positions across the back line and in midfield.”
A 22-year-old, who developed his game in the Leeds United Academy set-up, Sutcliffe signed his first professional contract in 2022.
At the end of his two year deal, he joined FC Halifax Town, making 12 starts and 26 appearances in total, before going on to sign for Spenymoor in January of this year.
He most recently made seven appearances in the Pitching In Northern Premier League with Lincolnshire neighbours, Cleethorpes Town.
Trinity let two precious points slip away when they were held 1-1 at Rushall Olympic on Saturday.
“There is disappointment as we had a penalty to go 2-0 up,” said Wilcox.
“We didn't take it and then within less than a minute their lad scores a ridiculous goal to equalise.
“It was a one in a million strike. He hit the bar and both posts before it went in.
“Otherwise I was really pleased with the performance on a difficult pitch away to a side fighting for their lives at the wrong end of the table.
“We deserved to come away with all three points so it feels like a loss.”
After a scheduled midweek home game with Bamber Bridge, on Saturday Trinity face a huge home clash with play-off rivals Warrington Rylands
“We are at the business end of the season now and every point matters,” said Wilcox.
“Every game is a big game all season, but especially now where everyone is scrapping for the play-off places.”