STUART Howson has left Accrington Stanley to sign a permanent deal for Droylsden in the Nationwide North.

The 23-year-old defender has been on loan at Droylsden for the last month.

Meanwhile, defender Steve Halford is set to sign a one month deal at Radcliffe Borough allowing him to play in their match this weekend.

Halford broke his leg early in the season in Stanley's match against Crawley Town and is now looking to get fully match fit before returning to fight for his place in the Stanley defence.