Dale Stephens has rejected the contract offered to him by Bury and has opted to sign for League 1 Oldham instead.

Dale Stephens today rejected the contract offered to him by Bury and has signed for Oldham.

The youngster is a product of the youth team and signed a pro contract with the club under old manager Chris Casper. He went on to make 12 appearances for the club winning this year's goal of the season award for his strike against Bradford in a 2-2 Draw at Gigg Lane.

As he came through the youth system a fee will need to be paid by Oldham at a tribunal.

Bury-Mad would like to wish Dale all the best in his career.