BURY's new boss Neil Warnock expects to sign Blackpool out-of-contract striker Andy Preece before the end of the month.

Warnock is a known admirer of the lanky forward and attempted to sign him for his previous club Oldham Athletic. Warnock commented: "He is just the kind of target man I like, my type of player"

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