Witton Albion sign James Steele and Lewis Crane for 2026/27

Witton Albion manager Ben Harrison <i>(Image: Karl Brooks Photography)</i>
Witton Albion manager Ben Harrison (Image: Karl Brooks Photography)
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BEN Harrison has made his first close-season signings for Witton Albion.

Both are strikers from Runcorn Linnets.

James Steele established himself as one of the leading strikers in the Northern Premier League West in Widnes' 2024/25 title success, scoring 17 goals.

He scored 35 goals in 84 appearances in his two seasons at Widnes but ended last season at Linnets.

Witton manager Harrison is delighted with his addition and said: "He's a player we've been after for a while and to bring someone of his calibre to the club sends out a statement of intent."

Lewis Crane scored four goals in 19 appearances last season including a hat-trick off the bench against Bury in the FA Trophy.

He climbed the ranks at Linnets, having notched 28 goals in 24 matches for their under 21s in 2024/25.

Crane is the nephew of Albion legend Mike Moseley.

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