Pickering Town defender joins Harrogate Railway relegation quest

The 22-year-old full-back, who started his career in the York City academy, has joined Railway from Northern Counties East League outfit Pickering Town.

Ashforth brought young striker Nathan Curtis into Station View from Spennymoor Town on Wednesday.

The pair are likely to make their debut against Evo-Stik First Division North leaders Warrington Town at home on Saturday in place of Simon Parkes (suspended) and Steve Bromley (injured).

Ashforth was hoping to make one more marquee signing prior to Warrington's visit and has approached a veteran defender well known in the Evo-Stik leagues.