Eddie Nolan: Crewe Alexandra sign former Blackpool defender

Eddie Nolan has become Crewe's fourth signing of the summer

Crewe Alexandra have signed defender Eddie Nolan on a one-year-contract, with the option of a further year based on appearances.

The 28-year-old was a free agent after leaving Blackpool, where he played 10 times last season as the Tangerines were promoted to League One.

The ex-Blackburn and Preston man made the majority of his career appearances at Scunthorpe, featuring 137 times.

Nolan has become the League Two side's fourth signing of the summer.

Strikers Jordan Bowery and Chris Porter and defender Michael Raynes have all been signed by Alex boss David Artell this summer.

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