Accrington bring in Chesterfield striker Madden

Paddy Madden has scored six goals in 30 appearances for Chesterfield

Accrington Stanley have signed striker Paddy Madden from fellow League Two side Chesterfield on a season-long loan.

The 35-year-old has played extensively in the English Football League and National League, having begun his career in England in 2011 after joining Carlisle United from Irish side Bohemians.

He has since turned out for Yeovil Town, Scunthorpe United, Fleetwood, Stockport County and Chesterfield.

"I think I'll settle in nice and quickly - I live close by as well, which will always help - I'm delighted to be on board and I'll try to help the team as best I can," Madden told Accrington's website.

"With the amount of goals I've scored over the years, people will see me as an out-and-out striker, but I also like to link the play, move defenders about, and work hard off the ball."

Madden has recorded double-figure goal tallies in 10 of his past 13 league seasons.

"Paddy has scored goals at every club he's been at and really is the full package - he works hard, he can run in behind, he can hold the ball up, and he's a good target man - he's just everything," added Accrington boss John Doolan.