Bacup Borough, Tue 7th Jul, 7:45PM (A)
We are delighted to announce the signing of defender Ben Hockenhull.
The 22-year-old joins us after leaving Tranmere Rovers in the summer.
Ben came through the youth ranks at Manchester United before signing a pro deal at Brentford and spent 2 years there before moving to Tranmere in 2022.
Spent most of his time at Tranmere on loan at Warrington Rylands, Chorley, Spennymoor and Southport making 20 appearances in the Northern Premier League and 20 in the National League North.
Following his final loan at Southport, Ben started the final three games of the League 2 season for Tranmere.
Upon signing he said: “I’m delighted to join a big club like Bury. I can’t wait to show the fans what I can do and help the team try and win the league, taking the club in a direction back to where it belongs.”
He joins the Shakers to provide competition in the centre back position now that Efe is leaving the club.
Manager, Dave McNabb added: “A brilliant addition following on from Efe leaving the club. I’ve watched Ben a lot playing in the NPL and NLN and have always been very impressed.
“A tall, strong and powerful centre half who is very excellent defensively. He’s quick and very comfortable in possession with the ability to play out from the back and help build attacks from deep.”
Lead Image Credit: Richard Ault
