Margate have announced the signing of David Hunt from Maidenhead United.

The 32-year-old, who can play in defence or midfield, will add experience to Gate's squad ahead of their Vanarama National League South season having made more then 400 appearances in the Football League.

Hunt, who played in Conference South last season at Maidenhead, started his career at Crystal Palace before joining Leyton Orient where he played over 70 times for the O’s.

Former clubs also include Shrewsbury, Northampton Town, Brentford, Crawley Town, Oxford United and Barnet.

Margate assistant manager Stuart Cash believes the signing of Hunt shows the ambition of the Blues this season.

He said: “David is a winner and will give us even more experience. We have signed him as a centre-midfielder but he is versatile so can also play at right-back.

“He finished at Maidenhead last season after being released from Barnet but his attitude and the way he plays the game will offer us so much more.

“Our players will look up to David and admire him for what he has done in the game so far. To play more than 400 times in the Football League is an incredible achievement and now he wants to join Margate and be part of this project."

Margate goalkeeper Nikki Bull has agreed to remain at Hartsdown Park for the 2015/16 season.

The 33-year-old shot stopper, who joined the club in February 2013, played a key role as the club won promotion through the play-offs, and has penned a new one year deal to stay with the Thanet club.