IT was good news and bad news for Redditch United as chairman Neil Pagett announced the latest transfer developments at the Valley.

Former Burton Albion youngster Ian MacVarish has joined the club's pre-season preparations to boost United's front line in the wake of leading scorer Paul Danks' departure.

Pagett, on the club website, said the former Brewer, who has had spells for Kidderminster Harriers youth team and RC Warwick, has joined training with a view to signing but confirmed Moor Green full back Stewart Brighton had performed a u-turn.

The former Reds defender was one of three Moors players to join Rod Brown's side but has opted to join newly-promoted Western Division rivals Bromsgrove Rovers instead.