Stockport County have signed former Scotland international defender Phil Bardsley on a deal until the end of the season, with his entire salary donated to the club’s community trust.<\/span><\/p>\n The 37-year-old full-back was released by Burnley last summer following their relegation from the Premier League.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n He has played 400 career games, with 303 in the top-flight with Manchester United, Sunderland and Stoke City.<\/span><\/p>\n “I’ve had the honour of training with the club,” Bardsley said.<\/span><\/p>\n “During this time I’ve been welcomed in as part of the team and made to feel at home.<\/span><\/p>\n “County is a club with a clear mission and with real opportunity ahead of it, both within the league and within the local community.”<\/span><\/p>\n Although currently recovering from an injury, Bardsley has been with the squad while working on his rehabilitation and joins a Hatters side 13th in League Two.<\/span><\/p>\n “Phil has had an incredibly successful career at the very top of the football pyramid,” boss Dave Challinor added.<\/span><\/p>\n “His skill, experience and tenacity will be a huge asset to the club as we continue our campaign, and we look forward to welcoming him into the side.”<\/span><\/p>\n Find all the latest football transfers <\/strong>on our dedicated page.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
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