Ashton United defender Michael Raynes has left the club, having made 31 appearances during his time at Hurst Cross.
The experienced defender, who has played in the Football League with Stockport County, Oxford United and Carlisle United to name a few, scored two goals for the Robins - both against South Shields.
Raynes, 34, has since signed a two-year deal with Stockport Town of the North West Counties, First Division South.
His time will fulfil a playing/coaching role at the club, and will link up with former County team mate Paul Turnbull, who is the manager of Town.
Stockport finished 11th last season.
Picture: Raynes playing for Oxford United in League Two
A goal in the first five minutes and another one six minutes from time were enough to see Ashton safely into the second qualifying round of this year's FA Cup and a home tie against Scarborough.
After squandering a two-goal lead at home to Prescot Cables on Saturday, Hyde United spared their FA Cup blushes with a 1-0 win in Tuesday’s First Qualifying Round replay.