Three experienced strikers sign for Ossett Town

Gareth Grant

By James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson)

Ossett Town boss Craig Elliott has added an array of experience to his forward line today with the signings of former Doncaster Rovers man Jason Price and Farsley AFC striker Gareth Grant.

Elliott have also signed Chris Wood from Frickley Athletic which sees his four man strike force complete. Jimmy Eyles is the other forward.

Price and Grant made their debuts last night in Ossett’s 2-0 victory at Pontefract Collieries – a game Wood did appear in.

Elliott has been chasing Grant for a couple of weeks since it became apparent that the 32-year-old would not be returning to Throstle Nest after four memorable seasons.

He was a fans’ favourite at Farsley and won the management player of the year two seasons in a row in 2010-11 and 2011-12.

He wasn’t as effective last season when Farsley struggled in the Evo Stik Division One North, but the Villagers wanted to keep him at Throstle Nest. He would have had a reduced role as Aiden Savory and Lee Ellington are set to start the season as Farsley’s main strikers.

A deal couldn’t be struck so Grant joins his pal goalkeeper Tom Taylor at Ingfield.

The signing of Price, subject to international clearance, only became a possibility in the last few days.

Price, who is training to be a gas engineer, made his name during spells with Swansea City and Doncaster Rovers before moving into non-league. He played for Steve Kittrick at Guiseley until a move to Prestatyn Town.

He has been looking for club in the West Yorkshire area and was placed on Ossett’s radar over the weekend. And when Price contacted him, Elliott quickly snapped the experienced frontman up.