Altrincham have moved to remedy a shortage of full-backs by drafting in free agent Matt Penney.

With Eddy Jones sidelined by an anterior cruciate ligament injury and Kacper Pasiek back at Preston North End after an impressive loan spell at The J.Davidson Stadium, the Robins have been left short of cover in the two full-back positions.

Former Sheffield Wednesday and Ipswich Town left-back Matt, who turned out for Rochdale earlier this season, has been handed an opportunity by manager Phil Parkinson and is among the substitutes for this evening's Vanarama National League fixture away to Hartlepool United.

We wish Matt, 27, all the best in his time with us.