Goodwin told the club's official website: "Sam is a good, experienced, central midfielder. He can play on the left and the right of midfield but I'm bringing him in to be a central midfielder.

"He gives us a bit of aggression, a bit of experience, has good energy and fitness levels and is a very tidy footballer.

"We can't have enough of those types of players. You need good, honest, experienced professionals who are going to bring out the best in the younger kids."