Black handed one-year deal

PAUL Black has signed a new one-year contract for Athletic.

The full-back broke into the first team in the second half of the season and scored his first goal for the team in the 2-2 draw with Southend in April.

Athetic have also snapped up promising goalkeeper Josh Ollerenshaw on a new one-year deal.

The 19-year-old from Ashton-under-Lyne has been associated with the club since signing for the under-14 centre of excellence team.

Standing at 6ft 4in, Ollerenshaw — who has spent time on loan at non-league Silsden this season — signed his first professional deal last summer and has done enough to be given an extra year.

He has also appeared as an unused substitute for the first team on 15 occasions this season.


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