Former Rotherham full-back Stephen Brogan has joined Moors from league rivals Boston United.

Brogan, 30, spent the early stages of his career at his home-town club, Rotherham United, where his impressive performances saw the likes of Tottenham Hotspur take an interest.

He has featured for eight clubs since leaving the Millers in 2011, including Stalybridge Celtic, Forest Green Rovers and Gainsborough Trinity.

Brogan told https://spennymoortownfc.co.uk: “After speaking to the gaffer who said he wanted me at the club and seeing what the club have been doing the past few years, it was pretty straightforward from there.

“The National League North is getting better every year and there are some big clubs who are full-time in the division.

“However, I think we can more than hold our own this year and go one step better and make those play-offs.”

Ainsley has also brought in goalkeeper Matthew Gould from Stourbridge, who were in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League last season but have been switched to the Southern League Central ahead of the 2018/19 campaign.

Gould, 24, is the son of former Celtic and Scotland shot-stopper Jonathan Gould and the grandson of FA Cup-winning manager Bobby Gould.

He began his career in New Zealand under the stewardship of his father at Hawke’s Bay, before returning to the UK where he has enjoyed spells at Cheltenham Town and Livingston.

Gould was in goal when Moors defeated Stourbridge 1-0 in the 2017 Northern Premier League play-off final.

After signing for the club, Gould said: “I am delighted to sign for a club that I have really enjoyed playing against and that I will love playing for.

“After speaking to Jason and Tommy, I’m very excited for what could be another successful season for Spennymoor Town.”

Defender Callum Williams has joined Moors from Premier League Newcastle United.

Williams, 21, has been brought in from Tyneside where he featured heavily for the Magpies` under-23 squad under the guidance of Peter Beardsley.

The right-back, who can also play centrally, had two separate loan spells at National League side Gateshead.

Well-travelled central defender Kris Thackray, who was part of Maltese side Gzira United`s squad who qualified for the Europa League, has also moved to the Brewery Field.

Thackray, 30, a defender who can also play in midfield, is originally from the North East, and joins Moors having spent time in Italy, Malta and Germany with nine different clubs.

After being released by Newcastle United at the age of 16, he signed for the then Italian Serie A side Reggina, after being spotted playing in the tournament for England Colleges XI.

He spent his first professional season on loan with Lega Pro Seconda Divisione club Monopoli, where he was awarded Monopoli`s player of the season.

After featuring for a further three clubs in Italy, Thackray signed for Maltese Premier Divison side Qormi, before making the move to Germany where he played for Alemannia Aachen and KFC Uerdingen.

He joins Moors having left Gzira where he made eight appearances.

Young midfielder Jake Hibbs has joined Spennymoor from National League side FC Halifax Town.

Hibbs, 22, won the Buildbase FA Trophy with the Shaymen in 2016, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1-0 victory over Grimsby Town, as well as being part of the squad who defeated Salford City in the 2016/17 National League North play-off final.

He signed for FC Halifax in 2013 after being chosen as the successful player in trials run by the club.

The midfielder had several spells on loan, including time at Droylsden, Hyde United and AFC Telford United.

After returning from a period at AFC Telford, the central midfielder established himself as a regular in the Halifax team.

Former Football League centre-back Rob Atkinson has also joined Spennymoor from new league rivals Guiseley AFC.

Atkinson, 31, who plays at the centre of defence, joins having previously played for Barnsley, Fleetwood Town and Accrington Stanley.

The defender also enjoyed three successful loan spells at Grimsby Town before joining the Mariners permanently in 2009, making 117 appearances for the club overall.

He was part of the Fleetwood side who won the Conference Premier title in 2012.