Blues offer striker welcome return

Curzon Ashton have resigned last season's top scorer Chris McDonagh after his release by Northwich Victoria.

The Evo-Stik NPL First Division North Blues announced the striker's return to the Tameside Stadium on Wednesday.

After leaving the Blues in the summer, McDonagh started the season at league rivals Radcliffe Borough before switching to Evo-Stik NPL First Division South Northwich Victoria at the end of October.

Former Kendal manager Lee Ashcroft's arrival at Vics at the end of November saw the frontman made available for a fresh move, prompting Blues manager John Flanagan to bring the fans' favourite back.

McDonagh is available for Saturday's league trip to Garforth Town.