Adam Clayton joins Matlock Town

The 35-year-old midfielder links up with Ryan Cresswell's Gladiators in a combined player-coach role.

Clayton made over 500 Football League appearances with teams such as Huddersfield Town, Middlesborough, Birmingham City, Doncaster Rovers and Bradford City.

In August, he made the move to NPL East Division side Liversedge, featuring 10 times for former manager Jonathan Rimmington, who recently took up the role of assistant manager at Matlock Town.

On his move, Clayton said: "[I'm] delighted to sign for Matlock Town as a player-coach.

"[It's an] exciting project and I can't wait to get going."

Clayton will go into contention to make his debut in their next fixture away at Hebburn Town in the NPL on Saturday.