He is the fourth out-of-contract player to agree to stay with the Spireites after defender Aaron Downes and midfielder Derek Niven agreed new two year deals in the close season and central defender Danny Hall agreed a new one year deal.

Meanwhile, Jack Lester has signed a new extended contract which keeps him with the Spireites until June 2011, and manager John Sheridan's first new signing has been former skipper Ian Breckin who has rejoined the Spireites on a two year deal until June 2011.

All the players have reported for the start of pre-season training which began today Thursday 2 July 2009.