AFC Fylde's new face hopes to kick on with the Coasters
AFC Fylde fielded a new face during last Saturday’s National League North loss against Buxton after the arrival of striker Luke Hunter.
The 24-year-old came on as a second-half substitute during the Coasters’ 2-1 loss at Mill Farm, having joined from Penrith AFC the day before.
A former team-mate of Fylde’s Liam Brockbank from their time at Carlisle United, Hunter has scored 20 goals so far this season after impressing in Northern League Division One.
He had time in the academy at Carlisle, progressing from U9 to U16 level, before making the return trip to Penrith where he spent his junior days.
Hunter told the club’s website: “I’m buzzing to get the deal over the line and join AFC Fylde.
“I’ve been down to watch the lads and playing in a stadium like this is something you can’t complain about.
“I’ve never had a start to a season like I have this campaign, but I’m enjoying my football at the minute and hopefully I can come here, continue that form and help the lads get some important points.”
The Coasters’ head coach, Craig Mahon, whose players host Macclesfield this evening, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Luke to AFC Fylde.
“He offers a different type of threat at the top end of the pitch and his skill set is something which will be valuable to us in the coming weeks.
“He’s been scoring goals for fun at Penrith and we’re hoping he continues that form and confidence during his time with us.”