The 26-year-old midfielder re-signs from Blue Square North side Barrow. Skinner began his career with Carlisle United and made two substitute appearances in the League before moving to Queen of the South, then Gretna, Albion Rovers and Cowdenbeath.
Skinner spending a second spell at Brunton Park in late 2001 on loan from Gretna when he made one start and played six games from the bench. He then joined Leigh RMI before lining up with Lancaster City for the 2005/06 season. After being released during the early past of the 2006/07 season, he joined Barrow making his debut in mid-September.