NEWTOWN defender Zac Hartley has departed to join JD Cymru Premier strugglers Aberystwyth Town.

The 21-year-old Zac former Shrewsbury Town youth player has also represented. Frickley Athletic, Truro City, and Bromsgrove Sporting FC before joining National League North side Hednesford in October 2022.

Hartley joined Newtown in the summer and now departs after nine appearances i all competitions.

​Hartley said: "I spoke to Louis Bradford and the manager about the move who were both really positive about the team and the club.

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"My impression of the club is really good; looking like a side that are just getting better from the couple times I’ve played them recently.

"My best qualities on the pitch are getting crosses in and my quality of delivery. I hope to play every game and help the team stay up and push higher up the league."

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Manager Anthony Williams added: "Zac brings a great deal of experience having previously played in the National League South and most recently for Newtown.

"He’s a versatile player, being able to play both right and left sides and has both great defensive and attacking attributes.

"We’ve seen him play against us on a couple of occasions, starting in the Park Avenue fixture, and we were really impressed, so we’re very pleased he’s decided to join us. He’ll be a great addition and sure he’ll make a big impression."