Veteran former Carlisle United defender Simon Grand has a new club at 39.

The vastly-experienced centre-back has made a non-league switch to Bamber Bridge from Lancaster City.

It sees Grand, who turns 40 next month, end his half-season stay at the Giant Axe in favour of a move across Lancashire.

Bamber Bridge are in the same Northern Premier League Premier Division as his previous club - and in the same league as Workington Reds.

His move follows a spell as caretaker manager at Lancaster before the appointment of ex-Workington boss Chris Willcock.

"We wish Simon and his wonderful family all the best for the future, most importantly we thank him for his contribution to Lancaster City," said Lancaster in a statement.

Grand said he had "amazing memories" from his time with the Dolly Blues, and that he was looking forward to a new challenge with Brig.

His team-mates at his new club include the former Carlisle striker Mark Cullen.

Bamber Bridge sit 14th in the table, a point and a place behind Danny Grainger's Workington.

Grand's debut will come on Saturday against a Radcliffe side that includes former Blues star Nicky Adams.

The defender made 49 appearances early in his career at Carlisle and was part of Paul Simpson's squads that earned consecutive promotions in 2005 and 2006.

He has also played for Rochdale, Grimsby Town, Morecambe, Northwich Victoria, Fleetwood Town, Mansfield Town, Aldershot, Southport, Telford United, Barrow, Salford City, AFC Fylde, Chester and Charnock Richard.

Also on the ex-Blues front, goalkeeper Paul Farman has signed a new deal with Barrow.

After triggering a clause in his contract, he will remain at Holker Street until the end of next season.