Ben Heneghan: AFC Wimbledon sign former Sheffield United and Blackpool defender

Ben Heneghan scored four goals in 80 appearances during two seasons on loan with Blackpool

AFC Wimbledon have signed former Sheffield United defender Ben Heneghan.

The 27-year-old centre-back, who was a free agent after leaving the Blades in the summer, has spent the past two season on loan with Blackpool.

Dons boss Glyn Hodges told the club website: "He's no-nonsense, a good size, and he's a good professional.

"Before the deadline we had targeted a centre-back, but did not quite get that done. It's unusual to sign a player of Ben's calibre outside the window."