team of the week. After three months out, East returned to training following his recovery on his ankle. He scored his first goal on his return from injury where he "struck after minutes, volleying over keeper Matt Duke from 10 yards", as Portsmouth beat Northampton Town 1–0 on 21 April 2014. Loan to Aldershot Town East joined non-league Aldershot Town on a one-month loan deal on 13 January 2015. He returned to Portsmouth shortly after, and was released when his contract expired at the end of the season. Grimsby Town On 12 June 2015, East signed for National League side Grimsby Town on a one-year contract, following his release from Portsmouth. East was part of the team that beat Forest Green Rovers 3–1 in the 2016 National League play-off Final at Wembley, seeing Grimsby promoted to League Two after a six-year absence from the Football League. East left the club when his contract expired at the end of the season. Non League career Upon leaving Grimsby, East has gone on to appear for Guiseley, Bradford Park Avenue, Alfreton Town, and North Ferriby. Career statistics Honours Grimsby Town National League play-off: 2016 FA Trophy runner-up: 2015–16 References External links 1992 births Living people People from Hessle Footballers from the East Riding of Yorkshire English footballers Association football defenders Hull City A.F.C. players Northampton Town F.C. players Gillingham F.C. players Portsmouth F.C. players Aldershot Town F.C. players Grimsby Town F.C. players Guiseley A.F.C. players Bradford (Park Avenue) A.F.C. players Alfreton Town F.C. players English Football League players