Non-league side reveals its big Deadline Day purchase: A new rake

Published Jan. 31, 2017 9:47 a.m. ET

Nate Scott

Non-league side Barton Rovers may play in semi-professional Southern League Division One Central, but they didn't want to sit out transfer Deadline Day on Tuesday. So they got to work and did a bit of business to improve the side.

They bought a rake.

https://twitter.com/bartonroversfc/status/826414585557164032

I must say it is an impressive rake. Tall, sturdy, and at under seven pounds, I'd say the price is right. A good deal if you ask me.

Another commenter also noticed a similarity to a Premier League striker.

https://twitter.com/chinmj/status/826425821254578177

So there you have it. Barton Rovers have signed the next Peter Crouch. Or, at the very least, will have something to keep the leaves off the field.