Wainwright joined after being released by Darlington for whom he starred in last season's play-off semi-finals against Rochdale.

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Keeper Roche, a 6ft 4ins former Nottingham Forest player, left Chesterfield, where he was first choice, at the end of the season.

The 30-year-old Wainwright began his career with Wrexham before a £100,000 move to Sunderland where he made three first team appearances in four years.

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He had loan spells at Darlington and Halifax before then Quakers boss David Hodgson signed him full time.

Talking about his move to Christie Park, he said: "I had interest from a few clubs but Sammy McIlroy really sold the place to me.

"I was in and out of the Darlington side last year but I had seven great seasons there and a lot of good memories.

"But it was time for a new challenge and I am looking forward to getting started."

Irish-stopper Roche, 26, has been an almost ever present for the Spireites for the past two seasons but was allowed to leave on a free.

The keeper played more than 130 games for the Spireites since joining from Forest in July, 2005, but said he was "delighted'' to sign for the Shrimps.

He said: "I have a lot to thank Chesterfield for because they gave me a chance in the Football League.

"Their goalkeeping coach Steve Sutton was superb for me and I will always be grateful.

"We had a good season last year and really should have made the play-offs but it wasn't to be."

He added: "Like Neil, Sammy McIlroy was a real draw for me. I have heard some good things about him and the club and I can see no reason why we can't improve on last year."

Boss McIlroy said: "Both players have Football League experience which is what we have been looking for and I look forward to working with both players.

"I'm sure they will be excellent additions to our squad."