FORMER Cherries midfielder Danny Smith has joined Bashley on a free transfer from Eastleigh.

Smith enjoyed an impressive loan spell at the Recreation Ground before his three-month deal ended following last weekend's defeat against Team Bath.

But Southern Premier Division promotion-chasers Bash moved fast to re-sign Smith, fighting off reported interest from Conference South Bognor to seal the 25-year-old's signature last night.

For more Bashley news and a full preview of the weekend's non-league fixtures, see Friday's Daily Echo.