Stockport County sign ex-Bolton Wanderers player and ‘important cog’ on a free transfer

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Ex Bolton defender joins Stockport County January signings

Stockport County FC have signed former Bolton Wanderers player, Josh Dacres-Cogley, on a free transfer, in another key signing this January window.

Following the ex-Bolton defender’s contract expiration, Josh Dacres-Cogley has signed for Stockport County on an 18-month deal.

The 29-year-old is just the second signing of the month following the arrival of Josh Stokes last week, who has already scored an impressive brace for the Hatters in a crucial cup tie.

Dubbing him an ‘important Cog’ (pun very much intended) in the promotion push, he joins the Hatters at a crucial time in the season.

Born in Coventry and having come through the Birmingham City youth academy system, he was loaned to Crawley Town from 2019-20, before joining Tranmere Rovers on a permanent transfer in 2021.

The wing-back became a Wanderer a year later, spending nearly three campaigns at the Toughsheet Stadium, serving largely as a first-team regular.

Known for bombing down the flanks, he went on to make 126 appearances for the fellow Greater Manchester club.

Registering seven assists last season and a further four this term, despite playing a reduced 18 times amid a change of manager.

Now set to embark on his next chapter at Edgeley Park, he will wear the number two shirt – a fitting choice for a fullback, especially on the right.

Commenting on his newest recruit, who should bolster not only the defensive line but also add attacking width, County manager Dave Challinor said in an official club statement: “We are delighted to welcome Josh to the club.

“He’s been a player that’s been on our radar for some time, but I think it’s fair to say that we didn’t think he’d be available – so to add him to our group is great.

“He has brilliant experience at the level, at a club with expectation, and he’s the perfect profile for what we want as a right-back or wing-back. I know he’s excited about the challenge ahead of him, and we’re really looking forward to working with him and being successful together.”

What do you make of your latest County signing, Stockport fans?

You can see Josh Dacres-Cogley’s first interview as a Stockport County player in full down below.

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