FECKENHAM have shelved plans for a potential groundshare with Midland Combination rivals Alveston and Pershore after negotiating a new deal with long-time landlords Redditch United.

The Millers feared they would have to look elsewhere but have found the funds to meet a higher rental cost for the new season.

The club's committee had even discussed folding the first team - who finished fourth in the Premier Division last season and reached the Challenge Cup final - and continuing with just their second team, based at their Mill Lane home.

But boss Lee Adams warned the increased financial demands would mean no big-money signings to bolster his side, with the manager set to promote the pick of the second string.