YORK City striker Chris Beardsley has signed for Blue Square North leaders Kettering Town.

Beardsley has signed a permanent deal with Kettering after a successful one-month loan spell.

Although the striker has moved on a free transfer, City have secured a sell-on clause.

Meanwhile, goalkeeper Josh Mimms has signed for City until the end of the season and striker Alex Rhodes has joined Whitby Town on loan.

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