Du Du Du: The Return of Durose

Following his departure from Pitching In Northern Premier League divisional rivals Matlock Town, the Holy Blues have swooped in to seal the return of popular attacking midfielder Curtis Durose. The former Rotherham United youngster originally scored fourteen times in 49 appearances in the 2022/23 season, whilst on loan from the Millers. Registering a similar number of assists, he predominantly played wide right, bringing energy and industry to the flanks.

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At the end of his season long loan, Durose returned to his parent club where he opted to step up a level with Scarborough Athletic. He finished the season at Matlock Town on loan. Scoring once in thirteen appearances, his goal was a crucial part in the Gladiators 2-1 victory over Lancaster City. After his Rotherham release, he linked up with the Derbyshire based side, on a permanent deal, where early season upheaval and adapting to part-time football played it's part in a stop-start opening three months of the season.

Curtis has made 18 appearances, including six starts, twelve from the bench, the Nottingham based attacker netted twice. Once in a win at home to Workington and again in a 3-2 defeat away at Ashton United. Durose is now focused on recapturing his form that made him a favourite at the Kal Group Stadium.

"Wow! It has been a mad week for me personally, from leaving a club to signing back here at the Holy Blues. I am buzzing to be back and cannot wait to get started, after the first conversations with Russ, I knew I wanted to be back here at this club. Just from how he spoke about the club and his ideas of playing and where I will fit in the squad."

"The lads were class with me when I met them at training and I can’t wait to get back out at the Northolme with the boys in front of the Trinity fans. I have seen we are 18th in the league but if the boys carry on their performances, then we’ll get up that table in no time. Especially with our games in hand!"

Durose closed by admitting, "This is a club I am drawn to from my last spell here, and I want to continue my form where it left off when I left the club after the 22/23 season. I cannot wait to get started and kick on again. UTB!"

Manager Russ Wilcox had this to say on the signing: "We are delighted to welcome Curtis back to the club. I’ve followed his development and when the opportunity came up we jumped at the chance to get him on board. He fits into what we are trying to achieve at the football club. He’s young and hungry to develop and grow and play as high as he possibly can. He realises it’s a competitive group he’s coming into that want to do well. He can play a few positions and knows we are flexible in the systems we play."

Curtis is available for selection in Saturday's Pitching In Northern Premier League home game against Bamber Bridge, kick off at 3pm. Get yourselves along to welcome this familiar face, back home. Welcome back Curtis.