PAUL Bignot will remain at Home Park until the end of the season, subject to Football League and FA approval.

The Blackpool defender, 25, arrived as Carl Fletcher's first signing as permanent manager in November 2011 for an initial three month period.

But Biggy has impressed in his nine appearances in a Green shirt so far and Fletch has moved to extended the full-back's stay.

Carl said:  "It's great for us - he's enjoyed it down here and we've enjoyed having him.

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"We know what Biggy's like, as a lad and as a person.

"We know what we're going to get from him and he's another player that's come into the squad that brings something so we're pleased to have him on board until the end of the season."

Birmingham-born Biggy began his career with Crewe Alexandra before spells with Kidderminster Harriers and Newport County.

Paul signed for Blackpool at the beginning of the season before arriving at Home Park.

Meanwhile, Bignot's Tangerines team-mate Craig Sutherland will return to Blackpool after Saturday's game with Port Vale.

Paul Bignot is sponsored by Stoke Damerel Community College