Champ & L1: Walton’s new deal, Heaton returns to Oldham & Welham swaps Keighley for Coventry

Josh McAllister

A wrap up of the latest news in the Championship and League 1.

Championship

Dewsbury have announced the re-signing of centre Jason Walton for the 2021 season, with the club already confirming their 2021 squad numbers.

Ben Heaton has returned to Oldham nine-years after first featuring for the club, signing on a two-year deal from 2020.

Tim Spears, 36, has agreed to a new one-year deal with York. He reached a career milestone of 400 appearances earlier this year.

League 1

Ashley James-Bateman has signed a new deal with West Wales Raiders for the 2021 League 1 season.

Doncaster have announced the re-signing of 29-year-old Russ Spiers for the 2021 season. He has made more than 160 appearances during his time with the Dons.

Billy Gaylor has signed a new one-year deal with Keighley for the 2021 season.

North Wales Crusaders have re-signed Ryan Millington for the 2021 League 1 campaign. The 33-year-old is currently in his third spell with Crusaders, having re-joined the club ahead of the 2020 campaign.

Coventry have announced the signing centre or back-rower Matt Welham from Keighley.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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