Hall only joined Gretna in January

Chesterfield have completed the signing of former Oldham Athletic, Shrewsbury and Gretna defender Danny Hall.

The 24-year-old passed a medical at Saltergate on Thursday and has put pen to paper on a one-year deal.

Hall, who is likely to replace Janos Kovacs who joined Lincoln, said: "I am really pleased and reckon we could be in for a good season."

Boss Lee Richardson added: "Danny is a versatile player who I have monitored for some time."

Richardson also said he aims to sign a new goalkeeper before their first pre-season friendly.

There are a few keepers at Premier and Championship clubs that are available on a season-long loan Chesterfield boss Lee Richardson

The Spireites lack a number one after they released Barry Roche one year early from his contract.

"There are lots of keepers looking for a number-one spot," Richardson told BBC Radio Sheffield.

"There are a few keepers at Premier and Championship clubs that are available on a season-long loan, with no call back. That's the deal I'm looking at."

Meanwhile Aaron Downes will be available for the start of the new season.

The defender has not been included in the Australian under-23 team for the Beijing Olympic Games.

Downes had spent the summer at a pre-Olympic training camp in Australia, where he scored two goals in a trial match against Chile.

Richardson added: "We can understand Aaron's disappointment at not being selected for the Olympics.

"But from the club's point of view there is a positive as Aaron will be here for the start of the season after all."