North Ferriby United

North Ferriby United have signed Robbie Tinkler on loan from Middlesbrough until the end of the season.

The 20-year-old defender joins The Villagers who have lost three key midfield players, Simon Russell, Ryan Fallowfield and Connor Oliver, to long-term injuries.

Tinkler signed for the Premier League club's academy when he was 13 and has played twice for their Under-21's in the Football League Trophy this season.

The Villagers are without a game this Saturday but Tinkler will be in the squad for the game at Braintree Town on 11^th February.