Simon Lenighan: Alfreton sign Harrogate midfielder on loan

Alfreton almost made the end-of-season Conference Premier play-offs last year but have struggled this term

Alfreton Town have signed midfielder Simon Lenighan on loan from Conference North club Harrogate Town on a contract until the end of the season.

The 20-year-old is a former Leeds United youth player who joined Harrogate on a one-year contract in the summer of 2014.

Lenighan progressed through the academy set-up at Leeds and was named captain of the under-18s team.

Meanwhile, the Reds have released midfielder Nathan Hicks.