31-1-11: Accrington Stanley have signed midfielder Ian Cranley and defender Joe Jacobson on free transfers. Both players have enjoyed successful loan spells prior to making permanent switches. "I just want to get back to my best and get back to enjoying my football," Craney told the club's official website. "When I came in for the three games on loan I really enjoyed being back and I can't wait to get going." Jacobson said: "I'm very pleased that it's all done. "It's been a bit up in the air about what was happening but I've managed to sign permanently until the end of the season."