Aldershot Town sign Rotherham's Lionel Ainsworth on loan

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Lionel Ainsworth

Aldershot Town have completed the signing of Rotherham winger Lionel Ainsworth on a two-month loan deal.

The 25-year-old has made 13 appearances since joining the Millers in the summer but has not featured since October.

Shots boss Dean Holdsworth told the club website:, external "Lionel is a very exciting player who I know from my days as assistant manager of Derby County.

"He can play down the middle or on either flank, can be a real threat and possesses great quality."

The deal includes a recall clause after 28 days and the former Shrewsbury winger is eligible to play in the FA Cup.

Rotherham manager Steve Evans said: "Lionel has gone to get some first team competitive action and that really is the sole reason why I have sanctioned the loan deal.

"He certainly has a future with the Millers."

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