Former Grove midfielder Kyle Diskin has been brought back to the club after leaving in November 2019 to join North West Counties League Premier Division side Congleton Town.

Before his departure at the back end of 2019, he made 12 appearances scoring 2 goals against Market Drayton Town and Lincoln United.

Dundas (pictured) said: "I had him at Norton United and he was tremendous for me there and, he is developing into a really good ball playing midfielder, so I'm looking forward to working with him again."

Furthermore, Kidsgrove have recruited Callum and Jake Lovatt, both of whom were managed by Dundas during his time at league rivals Chasetown.

When discussing the signing of both of his former players, Dundas said: “Jake is a natural goalscorer, I had him at Newcastle Town and took him to Chasetown.

"He scored a few for us there, but unfortunately, he ruptured his ACL, so he hasn't done anything for 18 months.

"He had a couple of games towards the end of last season, but now he is back and is a good striker. He works hard for the team, he works hard for whoever he is partnering up front, so I'm looking forward to getting him back on the pitch.

"Callum is a robust centre midfielder, he loves a tackle. Unfortunately, he got injured halfway through last season.

"He had an ankle injury and, he has still not quite recovered. He is waiting on an MRI scan and then he can resume full training.

"He is one of those players you need in your squad. Callum will put his foot in when it needs to be put in and, he will put his head in when it needs to be put in as well. So, he's just a very competitive midfielder."

Also, right back Will Byers has been brought in from NWCL Division One South outfit Stone Old Alleynians alongside left back Ricky Bridge - a player who Dundas had in his ranks while in charge of both Newcastle Town and Chasetown.

Bridge also played for Kidsgrove before joining Leek Town in 2011.

Dundas said: “Will is a lad I have had from Stone Old Alleynians. I watched him in a couple of games last season, he did well, and he is a good attacking right back.

“I had Ricky at Newcastle and, I took him to Chasetown. But the travelling was a little bit too much for him and, he ended up at Congleton. So, I'm glad to get him back with us losing Alex Morris”.

Richard Scott