Former Boston United defender Pierce Bird joins King's Lynn

Former Boston United defender Pierce Bird has joined National League King's Lynn.

The central defender had two loan spells with the Pilgrims and was on the club's radar this summer.

Former Notts County man Bird looked likely to be staying with Eastleigh, but the Linnets announced he was their player this afternoon.

Meanwhile, former United striker Tom Clare has joined Phoenix club Macclesfield FC and ex-Pilgrims Duran Reynolds has linked up with Skegness Town.

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