FOUR Crosses have bolstered ahead of their return to the MMP-NL Mid Wales League Two with a spate of signings.

Manager Mike Barton has retained a majority of last season’s successful squad while raiding North West Counties League side St Martins for midfielder Jordan Gerrard and defender Elliot Howes.

Former FC Oswestry Town midfielder Ollie Jones also arrives at Foxen Manor along with Reece Benson from West Midlands League side Rock Rovers.

Defender Josh Atherton joins from MMP-NL Mid Wales League One side Churchstoke while ex-Wroxeter Rovers striker Simon Griffiths returns following injury.