Three New Pitmen

Hednesford Town, battling against relegation from the Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central, have brought in three players.

Defenders Mark Derricott has joined the Pitmen on a loan for a second time from Vanarama National League North side Hereford FC.

Derricott, who progressed into the Bulls` first team set up at the start of the season from the Community under-18s, spent a month around Christmas and New Year at the Race Stadium on loan, impressing with his mature performances at centre-back.

Ethan Patterson joins the Pitmen from Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division side Worcester Raiders.

The 22-year-old is a highly rated centre-back who was previously with Alvechurch, who he joined in July 2021.

He regularly captained Aston Villa’s under-18s side but failed to do enough to earn a permanent deal.

After being released by Villa at the end of the 2018/19 season, the defender attracted interest from clubs in the Championship and League One. However, when nothing came of that interest, he headed off to Iceland to in the top division for a Throttur Vogum side managed by former Portsmouth and Charlton Athletic star Herman Hreidarsson.

His contract in Iceland ended in January 2021 but due to the pandemic, he was unable to get back into the game here until being handed a chance by Alvechurch.

And Max Brogan joins on loan from Vanarama National League side Solihull Moors.

The 21-year-old arrives at the Race Stadium having already had plenty of Step 3 experience beginning with Barwell where his form early in 2022/23 saw Nuneaton Borough swoop for the midfielder before Solihull came in to sign him on a full-time contract.

He is an exciting midfielder who loves to get forward and score goals.

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