FORMER Bolton Wanderers defender Niall Maher completed a hat-trick of signings at Gigg Lane today.

The 20-year-old penned a one-year deal with Bury following his release from the Whites at the end of season.

The Shakers also announced the signings of former Bradford keeper Ben Williams and ex-Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Zeli Ismail.

Maher is a versatile defender who can play anywhere across the back line, although he only has 15 appearances in the Football League to his name – 10 of which came during a loan spell at Blackpool last year.

Williams' arrival on a two-year deal ends Bury's search to replace number one goalkeeper Rob Lainton, who was released at the end of last season.

The 33-year-old brings a wealth of experience to a position the Shakers have struggled to fill in recent years.

He made his name with Crewe and Colchester before switching to Bradford, but turned down the offer of a contract extension with the Bantams to link up with the Shakers.

Williams was in superb form last season, setting a new club record at Bradford with 25 clean sheets.

Attacking-midfielder Ismail has also signed a two-year deal with the Shakers after his contact with Wolves came to an end.

The 22-year-old has scored eight goals in 34 league starts for six different clubs.

All three players will link up with the Bury's first-team squad when they return for pre-season on Monday, when up to three more signings are expected to be announced.