Eastleigh come to terms with transfer shock

By Wendy Gee

Eastleigh have “come to an agreement” with Bognor Regis Town over the shock collapse of the deal that would have made Jason Prior the Spitfires’ record signing.

The 24-year-old was in line for a £12,000 move to the Silverlake Stadium after his final game for Bognor on New Year’s Day.

But, in a dramatic twist, Prior’s agent rang Eastleigh’s assistant manager Shaun Wilkinson with the bombshell news that the prolific marksman – scorer of 92 goals in 120 games for Ryman Division One South leaders Bognor – had been fixed up with trials at Premier League giants Newcastle United, managed by ex-Saint Alan Pardew.

Eastleigh considered reporting Bognor to the FA for breach of contract, having forged a written agreement with the Rocks that he would become a Spitfire on January 2.

Instead the Blue Square Bet South outfit have withdrawn their offer for the player and reached an agreement that suits both parties.

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