Paddy Lacey is a 27-year-old hard-tackling central midfielder and an experienced player after enjoying spells at Altrincham, Accrington Stanley, as well as enjoying National League North success with Barrow in 2014/15 during his three-year stint at the Bluebirds.

He signed for Chester`s rivals Southport in January 2019 after a period out of the game and then joined Northern Premier League Premier Division outfit Stalybridge Celtic in late January 2020.

Bradley Bauress (pictured) is a gifted left-footed midfielder who started his career in the youth ranks at Blackburn Rovers, gaining the captaincy of the under-21 side in the process.

The 24-year-old spent time at Colwyn Bay followed by a successful spell at Witton Albion, where he was top scorer in their 2016/17 promotion season.

This was preceded by a move to Barrow in the National League which is where he spent the 2017/18 season before signing for Southport in July 2018.

Twenty-six-year-old Luke Clark re-unites with Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley on an initial short-term deal.

His last club was league rivals Curzon Ashton, and prior to this he was at Salford City – having played an instrumental role in the Ammies’ promotion to the National League North back in 2016, making 37 appearances.

His career began with his boyhood club Everton before he went on to feature for Preston North End and Accrington Stanley.

In addition, Chester have also signed two exciting young players.

Nineteen-year-old England Schoolboy Ethan Cartwright has joined the Deva and can play anywhere across midfield.

He was part of the 2019 English Colleges Football Association squad and had spells with Newcastle Town and Hanley Town and has impressed throughout pre-season.

Also joining the club on dual registration basis with Northern Premier League Premier Division neighbours Warrington Town is former Mansfield Town forward Iyrwah Gooden.

The 20-year-old spent last season with Ramsbottom United after a successful loan spell the previous term, scoring 8 goals in 29 games.