CLITHEROE defender Barry Hart, who helped the Blues to runners-up spot in the North West Counties League Division One last season, has turned down the chance to join Chorley.

Manager Ken Wright said work commitments had ruled out a move. "We have left the door open in case the situation changes," he said.

Midfielder Scott Bradford has signed for the Magpies from Squires Gate and Noel Corrigan, a former Bolton Wanderers junior, has also joined the club.

Chorley play Daisy Hill in a friendly on Thursday.