AFC Fylde sign defender Jack Byrne and rearrange next two fixtures

AFC Fylde academy graduate Jack Byrne, 19, has signed a one-year professional deal with the club.

By Andy Moore

Published 21st Oct 2020, 16:44 BST

Updated 21st Oct 2020, 16:46 BST

Talented teenager Jack Byrne has signed his first professional contract Picture: AFC FYLDE

A former Blackpool youth player, the central defender impressed for Fylde’s Lancashire Cup-winning Under-18s last season.

Manager Jim Bentley said: “He’s keen and willing to learn. He’s a local boy, so knows what this football club is all about, and he has a really good physique for his age."

Fylde’s next two fixtures have moved back a day.

The FA Cup fourth qualifying round tie at home to Altrincham now takes place this Sunday at 1pm. The move enables all Altrincham staff affected by Covid-19 restrictions to complete their 14-day isolation period before the game.

As a result, next week’s league game against Kettering Town, also at Mill Farm, has been pushed back 24 hours to Wednesday (7.45).