Altrincham complete Tierney deal

Tierney had spells at Stockport and Bury last season

Altrincham have signed former Blackpool midfielder Paul Tierney in an attempt to improve their start to the season.

Manager Graham Heathcote's year-long pursuit of the 25-year-old eventually proved successful, as the club look to end a five-game run without a win.

He said: "I tried to get Paul on loan when he was at Blackpool last season, but it didn't happen.

"He has had spells with Stockport on loan and Bury but has finally decided to give it a go part-time with us."

Tierney can play either at left-back or on the left side of midfield and goes straight into the squad for Tuesday's game at Histon.

Heathcote now may have to sacrifice another player to balance the books.

He said: "I'm not happy with our points total and felt something had to be done.

"I don't know whether the budget will stretch to another player, but I have seen six games now, and there is no getting away from it - we should have a far healthier return."

Altrincham are 19th in the Blue Square Premier after failing to win since the opening day against Woking.