Dominic McHale becomes signing number four for Chester boss Phil Parkinson
Attacking midfielder joins from Hednesford Town following their promotion
Chester have completed the signing of experienced midfielder Dominic McHale on a one-year deal.
The attacking midfielder, 30, becomes Blues boss Phil Parkinson’s fourth summer signing, adding to the acquisitions of Luke Hewitson, Jacob Hazel and George Burroughs.
McHale arrives at the Deva Stadium on the back of a successful campaign with Hednesford Town in the Northern Premier League where he played 31 times and netted 10 times for the Pitmen as they earned promotion to the National League North via the play-offs.
“Dom brings real creative and clinical quality to us in the final third,” said Parkinson.
“He’s the type of player that can create or score a goal in the tighter games when margins are small and moments decide outcomes. He’s got the ability to produce things others can’t.
“As well as his quality on the pitch, Dom now brings strong experience and leadership too, having stepped in as captain at times at Hednesford through multiple promotions. That mentality, character and leadership is another trait we’ve identified as a must at a club like Chester.
“He’s a top player, a top character, and someone I’m sure the supporters will quickly take to.”
McHale has a CV that has taken in plenty of stops having started out at Barnsley in 2014, but has been an experienced campaigner at National League North level in the years before his Hednesford stint through successful spells at Gloucester City, Brackley Town and Scarborough Athletic.
“I’m buzzing to be here,” said McHale, who came through the academy system at Manchester City before joining the Tykes 12 years ago.
“As soon as I spoke to the gaffer it was a no-brainer for me.
“The style of play that the gaffer uses is something that really does suit the way I play.
“I like to think I’m an exciting player. I’ll take players on and when it works it not only looks good but it benefits the team, and I’ll create and score goals which is always the most important thing.”
Further additions are expected to be announced in the coming days with two deals for two centre backs agreed, as well as a left sided defender and a dynamic winger.