The Seasiders fought off competition from a host of North East sides to secure the signature of the 37-year-old, who has penned a two-year contract with the club having made over 500 EFL appearances during his career.

Liddle graduated from the well regarded Academy set-up at Middlesbrough before he joined Hartlepool United.

He has also featured for Notts County, Bradford City, Chesterfield, Carlisle United and Chesterfield, as well as winning the Northern Premier League title with South Shields two seasons ago. Most recently, he had a short stint at Spennymoor Town.

The 6ft 1ins centre-back becomes Nathan Haslam’s second signing of the summer following the arrival of Mitch Parkinson last week.

Liddle will also support Town boss Haslam as Assistant Manager during the 2024/25 season.

On the arrival of Liddle, Haslam said: “I’m delighted to get Lids on board as both a player and by my side as Assistant Manager.

“He knows what it takes to be successful in the Northern Premier League and his leadership, experience and professionalism will be a huge asset for the team.”