Heaton Stannington are delighted to announce the signing of left-back Bayley Hester on loan from Sunderland.

The 18-year-old has made three substitute appearances for the Black Cats’ under-21 side this season and joins the Stan to make his first steps into senior football, having signed his first professional deal this summer.

Manager Dean Nicholson says:

“I’m delighted to get Bayley in. He has a big future in the game, so we are happy to get him in and he’ll add huge quality to the group.”