Macclesfield have announced the signing of FC United of Manchester defender Danny Lafferty.

Macclesfield will visit National League Gateshead in the semi-finals of this season's FA Trophy.

Macclesfield's fairytale run in the FA Trophy continued as they booked their place in the semi-finals of the competition with a 3-0 win at home to Coalville Town.

Reality TV star Tom Clare will make his return to football after re-joining former club Macclesfield.

Macclesfield have announced the signing of experienced goalkeeper Danny Taberner until the end of the season.