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Edghill wins Macclesfield contract

Macclesfield manager Ian Brightwell has completed the signing of former Manchester City defender Richard Edghill on a one-year contract.

ord=Math.random()*10000000000000000;document.write('</scr' + 'ipt>');</pre><noscript><a href="http://ad.au.doubleclick.net/jump/prodigy.tribalfootball/generic;sz=300x250;ord=123456789?" target="_blank"><img src="http://ad.au.doubleclick.net/ad/prodigy.tribalfootball/generic;sz=300x250;ord=123456789?" width="300" height="250" border="0" alt=""></a></noscript><!-- End ad tag --></td></tr></table> The 32-year-old becomes Brightwell's fifth summer signing following his release by League Two rivals Bradford at the end of last season. <p> Brightwell told the club's official website: "I am delighted to capture the signature of a player like Richard. <p> "I played alongside him when he first arrived at Manchester City and it was clear from an early stage that he had what it took to make it in the game. <p> "He is naturally fit and a great trainer. He has still got a lot to offer and I see him as a key signing and someone I know will make a big impression this season." <p> Edghill made over 200 appearances for Manchester City between 1992 and 2002.

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