ACCRINGTON Stanley were still in negotiations with Swansea City last night about the possible return of Ian Craney to the Fraser Eagle Stadium.

Craney was expected to tie up a move back to Stanley yesterday and manager John Coleman is confident the midfielder will sign by the time Chester visit on Saturday, although it is understood at least two other clubs were chasing the 25-year-old.

He said: "A deal hasn't been completed at the moment, but we're hoping to have something done by the weekend."