Defender Blackburn poised to join County

Centre-back and holding midfielder Chris Blackburn is set to join County on a free transfer after his release by Wrexham FC.

Blackburn, 29, is to sign a one year-deal with the club and could go straight into the squad for tomorrow’s match against Luton Town – if he is cleared to play in time.

The defender has played for Chester City, Northwich Vics and most recently Wrexham. He made 123 appearances for Morecambe as they won promotion back to the Football League in 2007.

The deal comes after boss Didi Hamann brought in striker Michael Paton on loan from Aberdeen.