Guiseley have added former Chester defender Andy Halls, 26 , to their squad for the coming season.

Born in Urmston, Greater Manchester, Halls made his first team debut for Stockport County in April 2009 against Leeds United.

In August 2013 Halls signed for Conference National side Macclesfield Town after being released by Stockport at the end of the previous season.

Whilst at Macclesfield, where he made 152 appearances, Halls played four times for England C.

He joined Chester last season playing a total of 17 games for them.

Halls is equally adept at right-back or in midfield.

The Lions have added another home pre-season friendly to their list and will now play Gateshead FC at Nethermoor Park on Saturday,  July 21, with a 3pm kick-off.

The game already scheduled for that date at West Auckland Town will be undertaken by many of the club’s Academy players.