Gainsborough Trinity swoop to sign Elliott Whitehouse after Macclesfield exit

The Worksop-born, former Lincoln City, Grimsby Town and Scunthorpe United player arrives back in Lincolnshire, having played 40 games on loan at recently relegated Step 2 side, Peterborough Sports.

Trinity boss Russ Wilcox, said to the Official Gainsborough Trinity website: “Elliott will add experience, quality and creativity to the squad.

“I’ve followed his journey from his Sheffield United days. I’m delighted to be able to add his qualities to our group here at Gainsborough.”

Whitehouse's signing wraps up a busy start to the close season for the Holy Blues and was the third member added to the squad on a super Saturday.

Theo Williams also arrived permanently, having departed King's Lynn Town and versatile Harvey Sutcliffe was also unveiled earlier in the day.

On Williams, Wilcox said: “We haven’t seen his best on loan, but I have when he played for me at Farsley, scoring six goals in 10 games.

“He’s now got a permanent home and a manager who has big belief in him. A pre-season with us will help him get back up to speed and hopefully firing again.”

He is ready to step up along with 19-year-old centre forward Connor Brown. who impressed for Lincoln United upon their return to Step 4 - scoring 16 league goals – and is a player with exciting pedigree, having developed his talents in the Nottingham Forest Academy set up.

Wilcox added: “He will be a great fit for our group. He’s young, hungry and got ambition to keep developing.

“We develop players: Dec (Howe, at Scunthorpe) and Will (Lancaster, at Fylde) being great examples, with both playing in the National League next season.”

The side, under the watchful eye of experienced boss Wilcox, is taking shape with the Trinity faithful eagerly awaiting news on the likes of keeper David Robson, captain Bobby Johnson, midfielder Jordan Helliwell and fan favourite Sisa Tuntulwana.