McIntosh makes double swoop for big men

Buxton boss Martin McIntosh is celebrating after signing two ‘giants’ to strengthen his squad ahead of their preseason campaign.

McIntosh revealed today his recruitment of 6ft 4in keeper Jan Budtz following his release by Stalybridge Celtic and yesterday finally secured the season-long loan of Marc Roberts from NPL rivals Worksop Town.

Budtz, the 33-year-old Danish keeper, made national headlines in 2005 on his debut for Doncaster Rovers when he helped his new team beat Manchester City in a League Cup penalty shoot-out.

Budtz went on to make 27 appearances for Doncaster before signing for Hartlepool United where he played 38 times. After a loan spell at Oldham Athletic he first went into Non-League with Eastwood Town before his spell at Stalybridge.

Roberts, a big centre-half, made a huge impact while on loan at the Silverlands last season, his defensive skills proving a hit with fans after helping them avoid relegation.

This time around the defender will be at Buxton all season and is expected to partner David Haggerty, a recent signing from Halifax Town, in central defence.