Jim McNulty: Rochdale sign ex-Bury and Barnsley defender

Jim McNulty made 51 appearances for Bury in all competitions since joining the club in January 2014

Rochdale have signed central defender Jim McNulty on a two-year contract.

The 30-year-old, released by Bury last month, made 30 appearances in all competitions for the Shakers in 2014-15 as they won promotion to League One.

Former Macclesfield and Brighton man McNulty has previously played for Dale boss Keith Hill at Barnsley.

"I have been chasing Jim since I came back to the football club. He's a good defender at a very good age," Hill told the club website.

"We have a very good, strong player and he knows me and how I want to play the game. I believe his best years maybe in front of him."