He has signed versatile 20-year-old defender Alex Downes from JD Cymru North side Colwyn Bay.

Downes is a graduate of the Chester academy, and already has experience of Northern Premier League football through loan spells at Ramsbottom United as well as Colwyn Bay.

He subsequently joined the Seagulls on a permanent basis and his performances in the shortened 2019/20 season prompted the award of their supporters` player of the year trophy.

McIntyre has also added Carl Spellman to his squad.

Spellman (pictured) is a 19-year-old defender or defensive midfielder who was previously on the books of SkyBet League Two side Tranmere Rovers where he signed professional forms on completing his scholarship.

He made 3 first-team appearances for the Prenton Park outfit, having played for them at under-18s level.

His senior debut came in central midfield in Rovers' National League game at Solihull Moors in April 2018.  

He had two EFL Cup outings for the then League One (now League Two) club last season.

A midfield start in Rovers' 3-2 second-round victory over Manchester United under-23s was followed by an appearance at centre-back in a 2-1 loss to visiting Leicester City under-23s.

He has also been on the bench for 6 league games (7 times in all) over the last couple of seasons.