Brighouse Town boss Mark Brier has wasted little time in improving his squad, with the addition of some new blood at St Giles Road.

Brier has swooped to land 27-year-old midfielder or defender Andy Markham from NCEL Premier Division side Winterton Rangers, who finished fifth last season, as well as clinching the signature of Kieran Corley, a promising young striker from Liversedge who represents the county at under 18 level.

"I've known Andy since we were both at Halifax Town and he's a classy player that will always do a good job for the team," Brier told the Halifax Evening Courier.

"His attitude is second to none, he's committed in both training and matches and is a great example to others.

"Andy had a couple of offers from higher level clubs, but after a chat with myself and the chairman, I know he was impressed with where we are trying to take the club on and off the field and I'm absolutely delighted he's agreed to join us."

Corley is a young but strong forward who has scored regularly at both under 19 and first team level for Liversedge in the Premier Division.

"Kieran has natural raw talent and an eye for goal," added Brier. "He will add value to the team and also learn a lot from the other good players we have at our club."