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Stockport County have made yet another summer signing after bringing in winger Kevin Holsgrove.

The Hatters’ new boss Neil Young has overhauled the County squad since taking charge last month and made winger Micah Evans his eighth summer signing earlier this week.

Yet within hours the Hatters confirmed that Holsgrove has also agreed to come on board for next season.

The versatile 27-year-old played under Young at Colwyn Bay at the start of the 2009/10 season before being plucked by Hyde United.

He then earned a move to Altrincham in the summer of 2010, returning to Hyde on loan, and also had spells with Boston, FC Halifax, Vauxhall Motors and Guiseley before spending most of last season with County’s National League North rivals Stalybridge Celtic.

“I took him to Colwyn Bay and played him at left wing-back but we only had him for about five games because Hyde came in and took him from us,” Young explained.

“He’s had a good career with the likes of Halifax and Guiseley; he’s played at this level and higher so I think he’ll be a good signing for us.”

Holsgrove started out in the Everton Academy before establishing himself in the non-league game.

“Kevin is a good player who can play wide in a four-man midfield, centrally, or up front,” Young added.

“He’s a quick player and good left-footed players are very hard to find at any level but I think we’ve got one in Kevin.

“He gives us options but he also knows the league and is a really good, honest lad.”

Holsgrove is the ninth new recruit at Edgeley Park this summer and there could be more before the start of the season.

Discussions remain ongoing with further targets as County hope to gain promotion from the National League North next term at the third time of asking.

“The squad is coming together nicely and we’ve still got offers out for a few people,” Young said.

“We’re getting value for money in our signings and we still have another two or three enquiries out at the moment for other players.”

Former County and Stalybridge forward Sean McConville has earned a return to League Two with Accrington Stanley.

County paid Stanley a fee to sign the 26-year-old in 2011 but he had an unsuccessful spell at Edgeley Park.

He later spent the 2013/14 season with Stalybridge before being player of the year for Chester FC in the Conference Premier last term.