Connell Rawlinson departs Port Vale
Central defender Connell Rawlinson has left Port Vale, and signed for National League side Notts County.
The 27 year old has had the final year of his Vale contract terminated by mutual consent to allow him to join County, who were relegated from the Football League last season.
Rawlinson was transfer listed in May by Port Vale boss John Askey after being signed by former manager Neil Aspin.
Rawlinson told the Notts County official website: “As soon as I knew there was a chance of signing, I wanted to come here and push on.
“This is a massive club with a great fanbase and the manager and his assistant told me I’d love to play here.
“It was a no brainer for me and a massive opportunity – there was no hesitation to drop down a division.
“You’ll always get 100 per cent from me. I’m an old-fashioned centre half who’ll give everything for the badge.”