✍️ We are delighted to announce the signing of 21-year-old striker Tom Lawless.
A product of Rochdale’s academy, Tom arrives with an impressive non-league track record following spells with Glossop North End, Atherton LR, and FC St Helens:
• 2023/24: 20+ goals
• 2024/25: 17 goals
• 2025/26: 16 goals
Operating centrally in the final third, Tom brings natural athleticism, work rate, and a physical edge to our attack.
Huge thanks to @fcsthelens for their cooperation in getting this deal done.
Welcome to the club, Tom!
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🏡 | We return to home soil this Tuesday evening as we host @IrlamFC
Your support this season has been tremendous, let’s do it again. ❤️
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Tom Lawless has been retained for the 2026/27 season! 🔴⚪️
Tom joined us in the second half of the 25/26 campaign from Atherton LR, and made an instant impact with a goal and two assists on debut against Barnoldswick Town.
Whilst traditionally featuring as a number nine, Lawless has now featured all across the front for the Stripes, making an impact in each position he’s played in.
In style, Tom closed off the campaign with a fabulous finish into the bottom corner against Abbey Hey that sealed our final win of the season.
We are delighted to have Lawless with us ahead of the new season, and look forward to his future matchday outfits! 👔 ❤️
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Last night’s official @nwcfl man of the match has been awarded to Tom Lawless, who scored his third since signing in January! 🏆
Congratulations, Tom! ❤️
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We are straight back into midweek action this Wednesday with a short trip to @RemycaUtd 🔴⚪️
We hope to see you all there; your support is crucial at this stage of the season 🙌🏻
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HE'S DONE IT AGAIN!
A chadwick cross deflects to Owen cushion at the edge of the box who "crosses" the ball, finding Lawless who pokes it past the keeper up close!
45, | 2-0 | #UTLR
𝐓𝐎𝐌 𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐈𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 🔥
A Penalty double saw Lawless extend his goal tally and extend our unbeaten run 💪
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