Former Halifax defender joins Scottish Premiership side St Mirren

Former FC Halifax Town defender James Bolton has joined Scottish Premiership side St Mirren.

By Tom Scargill

Published 26th Jul 2023, 16:58 BST

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Jayden Stockley of Charlton Athletic and James Bolton of Portsmouth compete for the ball during the Sky Bet League One match between Charlton Athletic and Portsmouth at The Valley on February 02, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Jayden Stockley of Charlton Athletic and James Bolton of Portsmouth compete for the ball during the Sky Bet League One match between Charlton Athletic and Portsmouth at The Valley on February 02, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Bolton had three spells at The Shay, two on loan before signing permanently, and was part of The Shaymen’s victorious FA Trophy team in 2016.

He has since gone on to play for Shrewsbury, Portsmouth and Plymouth in the Football League.

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