RAMSBOTTOM United have further strengthened their squad as the bid to turn around their Evo-Stik North form.

Mark Fell's side have struggled in recent weeks and have slipped to 17th in the table ahead of this weekend's clash at Ossett Albion.

The Rams have signed midfielder Chris Rushworth who arrives from Canadian club Calgary.

The Huddersfield-born 25-year-old has lived in Canada for 11 years and has been training with the Rams since December after returning to the country.

Rammy have also extended the loan stay of Accrington Stanley defender Zehn Mohammed and also taken full back Jack Burgess on a youth loan from the Reds.

Australian Josh Kweifio Okai has left the Riverside Stadium to return to his homeland.

The Rams saw their midweek home clash with Atherton Collieries called off due to a waterlogged pitch.

Clitheroe did play though and they recorded a superb 3-0 away win at promotion rivals Droylsden.

First half goals from Brad Carroll, Kurt Willoughby and Alex Newby did the damage for Simon Haworth's side and the three points sees the Blues up to sixth and firmly in the play-off picture ahead of Saturday's home clash with Tadcaster Albion.

In the Hallmark Security League Premier Division struggling AFC Darwen fell to a 4-1 defeat at West Didsbury & Chorlton with Bobby Langford on target for the visitors.

In the First Division, Bacup Borough fell to a last-gasp 2-1 defeat away at title-chasing Silsden.

Marcus Barlow had equalised for Brent Peters' side but the hosts grabbed an 87th minute winner.