Former Altrincham FC Youth striker, Astley Mulholland (right), has signed Conference North forms for the club and becomes the 17th member of the playing sqaud for 2011-12. Astley was a leading player in Alty Youth's 2005-06 side and also played for Altrincham Reserves before they were disbanded. More recently, Astley (23) was leading scorer for Flixton in the Vodkat (NW Counties) Premier Division last season, hitting more than 40 goals. This led to interest from league clubs including Carlisle United and Crewe Alexandra, as well as Kidderminster Harriers in the BSB Premier and an unnamed Belgian club. Earlier his non-League career had included spells at Abbey Hey and Ashton United.