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Below is the press release, currently on the official club website and social media, telling of manager Neil Young's latest signing, as well as a further significant addition to be confirmed shortly.

Altrincham's joint press and media officer John Edwards writes: Neil Young has increased his attacking options for the new season by signing striker Danny Hattersley from FC Halifax Town.

The 6ft 3in frontrunner is eager to recapture the form that attracted the attention of several Football League clubs a couple of years ago and is confident he can do it in Altrincham colours after agreeing to add his height and power to Young's new-look Robins squad.

Reflecting on his latest acquisition, Alty boss Young commented: 'I'm very happy to be able to bring Danny to the club, as he is someone I have tried to sign at my previous two clubs. He brings good experience, even though he is only 24, and although his move to Halifax never really worked out, the fact remains that, only 18 months ago, he was being looked at by Football League clubs.

'He has so much to offer, and, given confidence and matches, I think he will be a great addition to our squad. At only 24, 6ft 3in tall and hard-working, he fits the profile of player we are looking to bring to the club.

'We have also agreed a contract with an experienced holding midfield player from the Football League who can also play at centre-back. Once his current contract has finished, we will be able to announce that one as well.'

Hattersley's ability has never been in question, and when Southport signed him from Stockpot County for an undisclosed fee, then-Sandgrounders manager Alan Wright said: 'We have got a real talent on our hands. Danny has all the attributes to be a major force at our level and further up the football pyramid.'

Halifax loaned the Bradford-born forward to Chester last November, and though he failed to score in his two-month stay, he was widely credited with being instrumental in helping fellow-striker Ross Hannah bag seven goals in their eight appearances together.

It's that knack of making an impact for others as well as himself that Young hopes to bring to the fore and put to full use as his rebuilt Alty squad head for what promises to be an intriguing campaign in the Vanarama National League North.

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For those who may not have seen it on Facebook or twitter, here is the press release in full, re our latest signings. It was partly reproduced on a different thread.

Transfer news from Altrincham press and media officer John Edwards: Neil Young has further strengthened his new-look Altrincham squad by welcoming three more new signings to The J.Davidson Stadium.

The Alty manager has snapped up 28-year old striker Craig Hobson from Chester, versatile former Barnsley and Shrewsbury defender Sam Patterson from Bradford Park Avenue and tough-tackling centre-back John Cyrus from Frickley.

‘Sam has had experience of the league we are playing in next season and, at 22 years old, fits the profile of what we want at the club,’ said Young. ‘Craig will give us experience up front and is a hard-working lad with a fantastic attitude.

‘He probably didn’t play as much as he would have liked last season, but there’s no question he has plenty to offer. He’s a grafter who wants to do well, and, at 6ft 2in, he’ll provide height and strength up front,

‘As a target man, he also gets his share of goals, and he’s won a couple of man-of-the-match awards for his performances in FA Cup ties at Chester. It was Steve Burr who signed him for Chester, not me, but I did try to take him on loan at Stockport last season.

‘John is a tough, physical centre-half who has had a number of clubs looking at him, so I’m delighted he has chosen us. He can make the step up, no problem, and I am looking forward to working with him.

‘He is still young, in his early 20s, and I am confident he can fulfil his potential as an Alty player.’

Patterson, who is equally comfortable at right-back or as a holding midfielder, started out with Barnsley and signed a one-year contract at Shrewsbury last August, with the option of a second year.

It enabled him to link up again with former Barnsley assistant-boss Micky Mellon, and he made two Football League Trophy appearances, before leaving the Shrews in January and rejoining Bradford Park Avenue for the remainder of the season.

Bustling frontrunner Hobson joined Chester from Guiseley two years ago after previously scoring six goals in 26 appearances for Stockport.

Cyrus forged a reputation as a commanding central defender at Frickley and was voted player of the year 12 months ago after clocking up 51 appearances during the season and scoring twice.

Ex-Chester boss Young has wasted no time reshaping Alty’s squad, after recently being appointed successor to Lee Sinnott, and plans still more recruits. He wants another striker and midfielder and hopes to complete a deal for a left-back in the next week.

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