DARLINGTON defender Ryan Valentine has left The Northern Echo Darlington Arena to sign for Uereford United.

The versatile former Wales international has joined the Bulls, newly relegated to League Two, on a one-year deal despite new Quakers boss Colin Todd hoping he would stay.

Hereford manager John Trewick said: "He's a full back and can operate at both left back and right back. I am very happy to have signed him."