Ashley Grimes: Southport sign former Manchester United academy player

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Ashley Grimes has scored 46 goals in 218 appearances during his career

Southport have signed former Manchester United academy midfielder Ashley Grimes for next season.

The 29-year-old spent two years on the staff at Old Trafford before a spell at local rivals Manchester City.

He made his professional debut during a loan spell at Swindon and since then his clubs have included Millwall, Rochdale and Walsall.

Grimes played against Southport last season, one of 17 appearances for National League rivals Barrow.

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