Stockport swoop for Barrow hitman COUNTY QUICK TO LAND QUIG

BIG-SPENDING Stockport County have splashed the cash again to land Barrow hotshot Scott Quigley.

- Chris Dunlavy

The striker, who scored 35 goals in 78 games for the League Two Bluebirds and spearheaded promotion to the EFL in 2019-20, has signed a three-year deal.

Though the fee is officially undisclosed, it is believed that Quigley’s Barrow contract – which had two years to run – contained a release clause of £150,000.

Wrexham, backed by Hollywood stars Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, were also rumoured to be chasing the former Blackpool man.

Coming just four months after the Hatters paid Fleetwood Town £250,000 to secure striker Paddy Madden, it is yet another statement of intent from a rejuvenated club clearly eyeing a tilt at the National League title.

“I’m absolutely delighted to have Scott on board,” said manager Simon Rusk. “He is a player I know a lot about and his track record in recent seasons speaks for itself. I’ve no doubt that his qualities align with our ambitions for the season ahead and he will be a great fit here.”