ACCRINGTON STANLEY manager John Coleman is hoping to re-capture midfielder Ian Craney on a permanent deal today.

Craney, who has been back on loan at Stanley since September, was forced to miss the New Year's Day defeat to Bradford as his loan deal had finished.

But the 25-year-old, who only moved from the Fraser Eagle Stadium to Swansea this time last year on a deal worth £150,000, looks set to re-join Stanley in time for their League Two clash against Chester City.

It would be a huge boost for the Reds as they look to mount a charge for the play-offs.