VIDEO: Aaron Chapman becomes Accrington Stanley's first signing of the summer

The 26-year-old shot-stopper has agreed a two-year deal at the Wham Stadium following his release from Chesterfield.

The 6ft 8ins keeper is no stranger to the Reds having played for Coleman on loan in 2014, playing three times and keeping two clean sheets before a serious ankle injury against Dagenham and Redbridge saw his spell cut short.

“It’s strange to be back but it’s nice,” said Chapman. “I wasn’t here for long but I had a good time while it lasted so it’s nice to be back.

“I knew the goalkeepers from last season had gone on to pastures new and the manager gave me a call asking if I was interested in coming back and I was delighted to.

“It was my first taste of league football and on a personal level I felt good playing so for it to be taken away was hard to take and I felt I had some unfinished business here.”

Stanley released Jason Mooney, who started last season as first-choice goalkeeper, at the end of the campaign and then saw Ross Etheridge, who ended the season as number one, opt for a switch to Doncaster Rovers instead of signing a new deal.

So boss Coleman has acted quickly to strengthen his goalkeeping ranks and he expects Chapman to be the first of a considerable influx of new signing expected over the coming weeks.

As well as Etheridge, Anthony Barry, Piero Mingoia and Dean Winnard have turned down new contracts at Stanley to move elsewhere, while Matt Crooks and Josh Windass have agreed pre-contract deals with Rangers.

“I think he’s a smashing signing,” Coleman said of Chapman “When we had him on loan last time around I couldn’t believe how fortunate we were to have him to be honest.

“It’s a key position and I’m hopeful of bringing another keeper in over the next few days and the aim is to get two good goalkeepers fighting for one place.

“I don’t think any fan who saw him here will be anything other than delighted that he’s back. I know I’m an Accy fan and I’m delighted.”