The 35-year-old Stoke-born no-nonsense six-foot defender started his career in Crewe Alexandra’s renowned youth academy and turned professional in the summer of 2005 before joining Stafford Rangers in 2007, following two successful loan periods there.

He returned to the pro ranks with Port Vale in 2010 and was snapped up a year later by Mansfield Town.

After helping the Stags reach the Conference play-off semi-finals in his debut season, he was a mainstay of their return to the Football League as champions in 2012/13.

League Two was a step up he took in his stride, so much so that he was voted Mansfield’s player-of-the-season in his final campaign at Field Mill before joining Tranmere Rovers on a two-year deal in May 2015.

The Birkenhead club had just been relegated from the Football League, but he played a key role in their return to League Two in his second season at Prenton Park.

He signed for League Two Morecambe in January 2019 and made 19 appearances for the Shrimps but was released at the end of his contract.

He signed for Altrincham in August 2020.