ALDERSHOT Town have signed former Eastleigh defender Will Evans on a one-year contract.

The 24-year-old, who was released by the Spitfires after making over 100 appearances in three seasons, is primarily a centre-back, but can also play right-back or in midfield.

The 6ft 2in Evans is a graduate of the Swindon Centre of Excellence and made his professional debut for the Robins against Southampton in 2010.

A five-month loan spell with Hereford was made permanent in 2012 and Evans played 27 games for the Bulls in League Two. He made a further 21 appearances in the Conference National during 2012-13, but ended that season on loan with eventual play-off final winners Newport County.

The Wiltshire-born player then became part of Eastleigh’s 2013-14 Skrill South Championship-winning team and rapidly established himself as a fans’ favourite at the Silverlake Stadium.

“He’s played a lot of games at a club that’s been competing at the right end of the table, and this is a good signing for us,” said Shots manager Gary Waddock. “He’s a big, strong lad and has a real presence, but he’s also comfortable in possession of the ball.

“I know the Eastleigh fans were sorry when Will left and that’s encouraging for us to be able to attract that sort of player.”

Evans said: “Everything that Gary told me is everything that I wanted to hear. I feel that he is somebody I can work really closely with, that will help me to progress. He will work with individuals every day to help them improve as a person and as a player.”

Charlie Walker, Aldershot’s leading scorer last season, has signed a new one-year contract with the club.

Walker, 26, notched 14 goals in 35 starts last season and has accepted Gary Waddock’s offer to stay at the EBB Stadium for a second year.

“I wanted to be here, I enjoyed last season,” said Walker. “I felt like I had an ok-to-good season and wanted to come back and improve on it. I’ve also heard so many good things about Gary.?He wants to improve me as a player as well as improve Aldershot.”