CHIPPENHAM Town defender Alex Kite has signed for Mangotsfield United.

The 24-year-old defender, who first came to the Bluebirds on loan from Bristol Rovers in November 2008, has followed in the footsteps of Ashley Williams, who also moved to the Evo-Stik League Division One South & West Mangos last week.

Kite signed permanently for Chippenham at the start of 2010-2011 season and will link up with a host of former Bluebirds players, such as Lewis Powell, Shaun Lamb and Josh Egan at Mangotsfield.

The defender is also set for a quick reunion with Nathan Rudge's side, who host the Mangos at Hardenhuish Park in their final pre-season friendly of the summer on August 10.

Meanwhile, Bluebirds winger Joe McClennan, who joined the club in February, has indicated that he'll be staying with Chippenham next season.

MORE CHIPPENHAM TOWN NEWS IN THIS THURSDAY'S GAZETTE AND HERALD. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @gazsport