One in and one out at Stafford Rangers

Stafford Rangers have snapped up defender Richard Platt – while striker Karl Hawley has left the club.

Platt has joined Evo-Stik Premier side Rangers after spells at Gloucester, Banbury, North Leigh and Hednesford.

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Hawley has been released from his registration, though.

On his departure, the club’s official Twitter account posted this afternoon: “As of midday today Karl Hawley has left the football club.

“Karl has been released from his registration, and we wish him well, and thank him for his efforts.”

Hawley has previously played for Walsall and Stourbridge, as well as Preston, Notts County, Scunthorpe and Torquay.

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