He has captured the signature of Josh Brizell (pictured), following impressive displays in pre-season.

The 28-year-old started his career at Rochdale before moving on to Hyde United in the National League and National League North, making 119 appearances for the Tigers and scoring 8 goals.

He joined Marine AFC, then in the Northern Premier League's top-flight, in 2016.

Able to play as a right back or centre-back, he moved to Colwyn Bay in August 2017.

He has also worn the colours of AFC Telford United and Glossop North End.

McIntyre has also drafted in two of his young proteges on loan from National League North neighbours Chester FC, where both are on professional forms.

Midfielder Louis Hayes was with Linnets on loan last season, while joining him at The Millbank is striker Stuart Crilly.

Crilly has played for Chester in the Cheshire Senior Cup and spent time on loan last season with Linnets` league rivals Prescot Cables and North West Counties League Premier Division outfit Rylands (now Warrington Rylands 1906).

Hailing from Liverpool, Crilly is a versatile midfielder with a keen eye for goal, having joined Chester from Oldham Athletic in March 2017.

Hayes gave a very good account of himself at Linnets last term, showing great energy, physicality and maturity.

He has also already featured in Chester's first team, having signed for the city club from Blackburn Rovers in May 2017.

Both signed first senior deals at their parent club last year, being promoted from the academy side managed by McIntyre.