Charlie Jolley, a former attacker for Wigan Athletic and Tranmere Rovers, has joined AFC Fylde as their newest summer addition.
The 23-year-old made his debut in last Friday’s preseason friendly at Lancaster City after agreeing to a two-year contract.
Jolley, who came through Wigan’s junior system, participated in six games with the first squad before moving to Tranmere in January.
After overcoming a knee injury that prevented him from playing in the 2022–2023 season, he scored eight goals in 44 games for the team before being let go at the end of the previous campaign.
Jolley said on the Fylde website: “It’s exciting to come here and see the facilities, the stadium, and the training ground. Hopefully, we can pick up some good form on the field this season.”
“Obviously, my ambitions as an attacker are to score goals and provide positive energy to the upper half of the pitch. I want to be a terror to play against, one that creates opportunities and exudes enthusiasm.
“I need to play some games, and perhaps this will be the ideal opportunity for me to do so. I’ve played with a few guys here previously, so I know what they’re like, and from what I’ve heard, they’re a great, progressive club.
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I’m excited and I want to play a good amount of games consistently and score a good amount of goals.”
Fylde head coach Chris Beech added: “I am really pleased we have recruited Charlie to help bolster our attack at AFC Fylde.
“With exciting times ahead for the football club, it’s vital we support the development of our current squad with player acquisitions that bring individual skill sets, as well as enhancing our philosophy and representing the AFC Fylde DNA.
“Charlie agreeing and committing to the club shows that we are on the right path – he will add high energy to the squad and his style of play suits the type of football we are aiming to achieve.
I’m thrilled and hope to regularly play a good number of games and score a decent number of goals.
“I am really pleased we have recruited Charlie to help bolster our attack at AFC Fylde,” said Fylde head coach Chris Beech.
“The football club is in exciting times ahead, so it’s critical that we add players to our current group to help them develop their unique skill sets, enhance our philosophy, and embody the AFC Fylde DNA.
Charlie’s acceptance and dedication to the team demonstrates that we are headed in the right direction. He will infuse the team with vitality, and his style of play fits the kind of football we want to play.
“His movement, instincts, and techniques will improve our team’s overall performance and our attacking options.”
Fylde will also learn their 2024–2025 schedule on Wednesday when the fixtures are made public.
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