Bury sign Sunderland goalkeeper Trevor Carson on two-year deal

Bury have signed Sunderland goalkeeper Trevor Carson on a two-year deal after two successful loan spells last season.

A permanent deal was agreed in principle in February for the 24-year-old and it has now been confirmed.

He did not make a first-team appearance for Sunderland but was a regular on their bench in the 2009-10 season as back-up to Craig Gordon.

The former Northern Ireland Under-21 international made 17 appearances for the Shakers last season.

He has also had temporary spells at Hull, Lincoln, Brentford and Chesterfield.