Our trip to Burscough this afternoon will see the final appearance of Lewis Alessandra, as he confirms his retirement from football.
Lewis has decided to call time on his 17-year playing career, due to recurring injuries & work commitments.
The 35-year-old started out at grassroots side Roach Dynamos before heading to Oldham. He went onto play in the football league for Morecambe, Plymouth Argyle, Rochdale, Hartlepool, Notts County, Morecambe & Carlisle United before moving into non-league and playing for South Shields & Hyde United.
He signed for the Shakers in August, and has made 24 appearances for the club this season.
Lewis got on the scoresheet in two of our FA Cup ties earlier this season at Avro & Garforth.
Manager Dave McNabb said: “Lewis is a brilliant lad who has added so much both on the pitch and off it since he came to the club.
“I’m gutted he’s decided to call a day, on what has been a career that most people can only dream of but we’ve got to respect his decision and he leaves us with our best wishes.
“Lewis will always be welcome at Gigg Lane and I can’t thank him enough for everything he has done to help me and the club this season. Good luck Lew.”
We would like to place on record our thanks to Lewis for his commitment to the club, and we wish him all the best for the future after what has been an amazing football career.
