CHIPPENHAM Town have signed full-back Dan Bowman from Bath City.

The 23-year-old, who came through Bath’s academy set-up and has also had spells with the likes of Frome Town and Paulton Rovers, will go straight into the Bluebirds’ squad for their FA Trophy first round trip to county rivals Salisbury tomorrow afternoon.

Bowman will replace Mark Preece, who is set to leave the club due to work commitments.

Meanwhile, fellow defender Jon Beeden also looks set to return to Hardenhuish Park after a change of heart following his move to Swindon Supermarine on October 15.