Rochdale sign Ashley Eastham

Rochdale have completed the signing of defender Ashley Eastham on a free transfer.

The 22-year-old, who was on loan at Bury last season, left Blackpool when his contract expired at the end of the campaign.

He has signed a two-year deal with Keith Hill's side.

Eastham told Rochdale's official website: "I want to flourish into the player I believe I can be and I am definitely in the right place to do that.

"I had a couple of offers from some sides in the league above and a couple in this division but Keith and [assistant manager] Chris [Beech] laid out their intentions for Rochdale Football Club and showed a big desire for me to sign.

"I have had four loan spells, twice at Cheltenham and twice at Bury and I believe those experiences have moulded me into the player I am now."

Eastham made 23 appearances for Bury last season.