AFC FYLDE TRANSFER WINDOW ROUND-UP 2025/26
Duncan Ferguson went into this window knowing reinforcements were required and it seems to have been a very good window for The Coasters.
Giuseppe Bellusci retired from football, Russell Griffiths rejected Fylde's offer of a contract and later signed for Forest Green Rovers on a free transfer, a deal that did not sit well with Fylde fans. Defender Ryan Reynolds left the club and later signed for Exeter City in League Two. Attacking midfielder Jim Kellerman was very much a back up option for Fylde but seems to have got himself a good deal at League Two Stevenage. With Richie Ginnelly, Ashley Hammond and Martin Withers all returning to their clubs after their loan spells ended, Ferguson had big places in his squad to fill but Ferguson stated early in pre-season he wasn't just looking for numbers, he wanted vast improvement:
Josh Ferguson (Attacking Midfielder)
23 year old Josh Ferguson signed from Wigan Athletic on a free transfer, the midfielder made seven appearances for Wigan in the Championship last season but did not have his contract extended.
Tom Hadler (Goalkeeper)
29 year old Tom Hadler was sold a dream by Duncan Ferguson to come and join a club that was on the up. Hadler was signed from Kidderminster Harriers for £16,500 and is an ideal replacement for Russell Griffiths as the keeper has been Kidderminster's number one keeper for the last three seasons in the National League.
Kian Robinson (Striker)
Kian Robinson joins Fylde on a season long loan from Coventry City. The 22 year old played 22 times for Coventry in League One last season and scored 5 goals. It seems he has slipped down the pecking order at Coventry and the opportunity to play first team football was too good to turn down.
Mark Connolly (Central Defender)
33 year old defender Mark Connolly was signed from League Two Burton Albion for £13,500. The defender will prove to be a solid option for Fylde as he has spent the last ten years of his career playing in the football league Crawley Town. A shrewd piece of business by Ferguson to capture an experienced defender.
Ryan Elliot (Central Defender)
Ryan Elliot was released from Everton after failing to break into the first team after coming through the clubs academy. The young Irish Evertonian is delighted to link up with Duncan Ferguson and joins Fylde on a free transfer. Ryan Elliott has stated he wants to follow in the footsteps of Morgan Feeney.
Dan Fisher (Attacking Midfielder)
18 year old Dan Fisher joins on loan from Sunderland to provide back up for Josh Ferguson and look to stake his place in the first team at Fylde this season. The 18 year old made six appearances as a 16 year old for Sunderland and spent last season on loan at Alfreton Town. Sunderland are ken for him to continue his development at Fylde this season.