RECENT Robins signing Anthony Dwyer is determined to make a positive impact at The J.Davidson Stadium – even if it means uprooting from his West Midlands home and moving the best part of 80 miles to Altrincham.

As he reflected on becoming the first of three summer signings by manager Phil Parkinson, the former Telford and Hednesford attacker delivered an upbeat appraisal of Alty’s National League North prospects and was adamant nothing will stop him contributing to another promotion push.

In particular, not the M6 and its notorious traffic delays.

"I live in the Birmingham area, but I’m planning to move to the North West, as near to Altrincham as possible," he said.

"I want to feel part of the scene at Alty and be able to focus on giving my best without any distractions.

"I want to get the best out of myself and give my all for the club, and that’s the only way to make that happen.

"I’m absolutely buzzing to get cracking and get that shirt on.

"When the gaffer spoke to me after last season ended and asked me to join him, it was an option I couldn’t say no to.

"Altrincham are a great club who want to be going places, and I want to be part of the journey."

Dwyer’s last Hednesford appearance began with a guard of honour for Evo-Stik Premier champions Alty on the final day of last season.

He saw enough, in Alty’s 3-0 win, to be convinced he is joining a team on the up.

"It was a mark of respect for what they had done," he said.

"They thoroughly deserved it because they won the league with a level of professionalism and ability no one else could match.

"I never imagined I’d end up lining up alongside them, but I’m absolutely over the moon at being able to pursue my aims and ambitions at a big club like this, with such a great history.

"I really believe we can deliver a lot and push on towards bringing the club back to the level where it belongs."