Craig Ross: Macclesfield Town sign goalkeeper from Whitehawk

Macclesfield have added to their squad ahead of the new season

Macclesfield Town have signed goalkeeper Craig Ross on a free transfer from non-league Whitehawk.

Ross is a former England C international and was a regular in the Whitehawk side which narrowly missed out on promotion to the National League last season.

The 26-year-old has also had spells at Cambridge United, Eastbourne Borough and Hampton & Richmond Borough.

He will compete with Ritchie Branagan for a place in the Macclesfield side.

The Silkmen have also confirmed that former Newcastle United and Everton defender Steve Watson, 42, is their new assistant manager.

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