Gary Liddle has signed for Carlisle United.
Liddle, 30, joins the Brunton Park outfit on an 18-month contract as he looks to play his part in the Blues' League Two promotion push.
United boss Curle confirmed the versatile player, who can play in both midfield and defence, will start tomorrow's home match against Morecambe (3pm kick-off) after his move from Chesterfield.
"I'm excited about bringing Gary into the squad," Curle said.
"He has got a calmness and an assurance about him. The lad can play, he knows his role. He can have an effect on other people.
"He is not a shouter and a screamer but he can stop the opposition from playing. If the opposition allow him time and space to play, he can defend and he can be creative with his passing and his play.
"But he has an air of determination about him, as well."
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