Bully swoops for Wolves youngster

Steve Bull was today closing in on his first signing as Stafford Rangers manager – Wolves reserve striker Liam Hughes.

The Molineux Academy teenager was set to sign for Rangers on a month's loan in time for Bull's first home game in charge against Farsley Celtic on Saturday.

The move is with a view to keeping him for the rest of the season if he does well.

"Hopefully he'll score some goals for us which is what we need," said Bull. "He's young and enthusiastic and he's got 12 for the reserves this season.

"I can't keep him for longer than a month initially, but if he does well, I'll break the bank to keep him.

"I've heard great reviews about him from Mick McCarthy and Jez Moxey, so hopefully he'll do the business for us."

Hughes has recently returned from a loan spell at League Two Bury, where he played five games, four as substitute. The Rangers boss is desperate to bolster his side's firepower in time for his first home game in charge with three frontmen sidelined.

Mario Adaggio (ankle) Nathan Smith (thigh) and Del Olaoye all missed Tuesday's fine comeback 3-3 draw at Histon.