Teacher:In this task, you are given an article. Your task is to summarize the article in a sentence.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? Solve this instance: Thompson was captain of relegated Southport last season scoring one goal in 26 appearances.
The 26-year-old has not played a competitive fixture since seriously injuring his patella in January.
A former England Under-19 international, Thompson is the Silkmen's eighth signing of the summer.
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Student:
National League club Macclesfield Town have signed former Celtic, Colchester and Tranmere defender Josh Thompson on a free transfer.