Worksop Town sign Macclesfeld goalkeeper Max Dearnley on a permanent deal

Worksop Town have signed goalkeeper Max Dearnley on a permanent deal.

The 27-year-old stopper was a key part of Macclesfield’s FA Cup giant-killing side last season.

Tigers boss Craig Parry spoke highly of the shot-stopper who is the first signing of the summer: “It’s great to get Max over the line. We know he’s a very talented goalkeeper at a good age.”

“We know his strengths as a goalkeeper, he’s got a big presence, makes vital saves at vital times and comes from a side that he has been successful and been a winner at.

“We look forward to him joining the squad and hopefully bringing success to the team.”

 The keeper started his career in Non-League with Ossett United and Penistone, before being part of Huddersfield Town’s Academy.

 Dearnley then moved to then National League North side Farsley Celtic where he played 40 games for the West Yorkshire club during the 2022/23 season.

 After impressing at the Weavers, the 6’5 keeper moved to Derbyshire to play for Buxton for the first half of the 2023/24 season. He featured in 27 games for the Bucks before going out on loan to fellow National League North side Chorley, where he played 13 times between February and April.

After the 2023/24 season, he moved 12 miles to Macclesfield who were then in the Northern Premier League Premier Division.

Macclesfield stormed to the league title with an impressive 109 points, and Dearnley played a key role in the Silkmen’s success. He featured in 49 matches and conceded just 30 league goals during the campaign.

Last season, Dearnley continued to be an important part of the Silkmen, making 33 appearances including Macclesfield’s FA Cup games against Premier League opposition Crystal Palace and Brentford.

Dearnley will now look to make his mark at the Tigers, adding further strength ahead of the new season.