(updated after club announcement)

Bards have brought in another experienced defender – 35 year old Carl Dickinson who has played over 500 games for various clubs, mainly in the Midlands, through all top 5 divisions. He dropped down to National League level in 2019. According to Wikipedia – “Dickinson is a vocal player noted for his commitment, hard work and dedication”. From his interview on the Bards website, he can play left back and centre half and centre midfield last season as well –

Dickinson who spent most of his career in The Potteries left his last club Hanley in October where he was player manager – https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/carl-dickinson-hanley-stoke-vale-7701861 and he has also started coaching at Stoke City academy.