MOTHERWELL'S summer transfer activity is up and running after goalkeeper Mark Gillespie signed a two-year deal at Fir Park.

The 26-year-old has joined the Steelmen from English League One outfit Walsall, becoming manager Stephen Robinson's first new addition of the off-season. 

Gillespie, who has been handed the number 20 jersey, made 23 league appearances last season as the Saddlers avoided relegation with a 19th-place finish. 

“I’m excited to get going here,” he said.

“I spoke to Stephen Robinson, Martin Foyle and Craig Hinchliffe and just got a good feeling about it. They made me feel wanted to be part of the project they’ve got going on here.

“I’m here to work hard, improve and play in good games in a good league.

“The main feedback I’ve got coming here is there is a good spirit in the dressing room, so I want to get involved, be part of the squad and look to push on from what they achieved last season.”