Ex-Port Vale midfielder Grant joins Accrington

Accrington Stanley have signed ex-Port Vale midfielder Conor Grant on a deal until the end of the season.

The 29-year-old, a product of Everton's youth system, left League Two promotion-chasing Vale earlier this week after finding playing opportunities limited.

He joins Stanley with John Doolan's side six points above the fourth-tier relegation zone.

"I haven't played anywhere near as much as I wanted to, for whatever reason but I have trained and maintained as much fitness as I can," Grant told Accrington's website.

"I was craving the games and it has been frustrating.

"I am delighted to get this sorted and now I have to prove myself, I have to fight for my place like any other player."