Joe Starbuck signs short-term deal with the Iron

Scunthorpe United is delighted to announce the signing of 22-year-old defender Joe Starbuck on a short-term deal after a successful trial period with the club.

Starbuck began his career by coming through the ranks of the Iron's rivals Grimsby Town's youth set-up. After a number of appearances for the Mariners first-team he was snapped up by then Premier League side Sheffield United on a long-term deal.

After several seasons of consistent starts for the Blades U23's side, Starbuck would enjoy loan spells in the National League North with both Kidderminster Harriers and Boston United before his eventual release from Sheffield United in the summer of 2023.

After departing youth football, the talented full-back would link up with former Iron boss Nigel Adkins at Tranmere Rovers last season where he made just a handful of appearances in his short stint with the League Two club.

Joe is eligible to make his first appearance for United at the weekend when his new side take on Scarborough Athletic in the National League North, with the defender handed the number 21 jersey.