We are delighted to announce that Gary Ricketts has joined the Lions, Gary is a very experienced forward who was with Heanor Town early on in his football career, he has been a talisman over the last few years at Ikeston scoring goals consistently.

Clarence said '' This is an absolutely massive signing for us and certainly shows our intent this season, Gaz could still be playing a couple of leagues higher and the number of offers that he has had proves that, after meeting with us he shares the clubs ambition and wants to be a part of it, he brings with him a proven track record and a fantastic attitude. You only have to look at what he did in the recent years for Ilkeston, he was adored by there fans and I for one have no doubt that he will have the same affect at The Town Ground ''

News of more signings will appear on the website in due course.