MELKSHAM Town have strengthened their squad further ahead of their maiden season in Southern League West by securing the signature of midfielder Mark Wall from neighbours Bradford Town.

Wall, who helped Bradford achieve their best-ever Toolstation League Premier Division finish of fourth this season, will link up with Kieran Baggs' side for the 2018-19 campaign.

Wall, who scored four times for Bradford, told Melksham's website: “I’m excited to join Melksham. I know a lot of the lads as I live and work in Melksham so it’s great to finally pull on a black and yellow shirt.

"I will naturally receive a bit of stick joining from Bradford but that’s just something I’ll have to take.

"After playing here last season it’s an unbelievable facility and a huge draw for me to play in front of a crowd of that size every week.”

Baggs added: “Waller will be one of the final pieces for this season.

"We have been talking for a number of weeks and I know he had a lot of offers for this season so I’m glad we can get this announced before we start back pre-season.

"He’s someone who fits in with the club's ethos of locally sourced talent and also within our budget.

"He’s someone who looks after themselves with regards to his fitness and that will be vitally important for the standard we are stepping up into this year.”