PHIL Stant believes his time is up at Gigg Lane.

The veteran striker who set up Bury's last gasp winner when he came on as substitute against Blackpool on Saturday is looking to end his career elsewhere.

The 33-year-old admits his lack of first team opportunities - he is fifth choice striker this season - combined with an increasingly difficult domestic situation have convinced him it is time to move on.

He said: "It is becoming harder with me living so far from Bury and my wife now working at Heathrow Airport. And when I am not being involved in the first team it can become a drag.

"Perhaps if I'm not getting first team football at my age then it is time to move on."

Bury, boosted by their second 1-0 Lancashire derby victory in four days, the Shakers have a rare free midweek to help ease an injury situation which has plagued them during the early weeks of the season.

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