Pearson has represented Wales at Under-15 and Under-16 level

Blue Square Premier side Barrow have made ex-Oldham Athletic defender Mike Pearson their third summer signing.

Pearson has impressed during his trial period with the Bluebirds and is set to fill the right-back position following Lee Woodyatt's double leg-break.

"We offered Mike terms last week but he just had a bit to think about," co-boss Dave Bayliss told BBC Radio Cumbria.

"He's got big boots to fill because Lee was outstanding last season but Mike's come in and done well."

Pearson, 20, is a graduate of Oldham's youth set-up but only made one first-team appearance for the Boundary Park club, as substitute against Millwall in February 2007.

The Welshman, who has represented his country at Under-15 and Under-16 level, joined Farsley Celtic on loan in October 2007, making seven starts for the Villagers.

Oldham had a very strong team out and we made them look ordinary Barrow co-manager Dave Bayliss

Barrow have also completed the signing of goalkeeper Aaron Taylor from Workington Reds following his trial with the club.

Taylor was on the bench for Barrow's 3-1 friendly win against a strong Oldham side on Wednesday night. Striker Jason Walker scored two goals in each half while summer signing Lee Hunt was on target once again for his new side.

The performance pleased manager Bayliss who had told his squad to "shape up or ship out" following some disappointing pre-season displays.

"That's the reaction we wanted," Bayliss said.

"It's been a bit lethargic and sloppy and me and [co-manager] Darren Sheridan let the players know that. They've come back with the exact reaction we thought they would.

"Oldham had a very strong team out tonight and we made them look ordinary."

Bayliss has also admitted difficulty in his attempts to bring in an experienced signing before the new season gets underway against Oxford United on Friday, 8 August.

"We've spoken to the players but they've got back into their respective first teams so it's going be a little more difficult," he said.

"We were looking to bring someone in before tonight's game but that's fell a bit dead in the water now.

"If the right player becomes available then we'll get them in but we're not going to break our wage structure to get them here."