Midfielder drops down leagues after leaving Chesterfield

The midfielder was offered a new contract by the Spireites, thought to be on reduced terms, but he opted to turn it down and left as a free agent.

It has now been confirmed that the 26-year-old has made a surprise move to step three Northern Premier League club Warrington Rylands, two divisions below the level he was playing at last season at Town.

Warrington were crowned champions of the Northern Premier League West Division last season and they won the FA Vase at Wembley in 2021.

Manager Dave McNabb said: “Jak came in to train with us short-term when Macclesfield Town were wound up.

“He impressed immensely and we’ve kept in contact ever since. He’s a top class player who will bring real quality to the group.”

McCourt said: “I can’t wait to get going.”

McCourt is the third player to have found a new club after leaving the Blues in the summer, with Joe Rowley joining AFC Fylde and Melvin Minter going to Concord Rangers.

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