Walsall bring in striker Ryan Jarvis

Published Nov 7, 2016

Last updated Jun 30, 2011

Walsall today boosted their attacking options with signing of Ryan Jarvis after his release from League One rivals Leyton Orient.

The 24-year-old was let go after three years at the club during which he made 84 appearances, spending time under current Walsall manager and former Orient assistant boss Dean Smith at Brisbane Road.

But the striker struggled to make an impact last season and was loaned to League Two club Northampton.

Jarvis began his career at Norwich where he became the club's youngster-ever first team player, featuring in a goalless draw against Walsall in April 2003, aged 16 years and 282 days.

Loan spells at Colchester United, Orient, Kilmarnock and Notts County followed before a permanent switch to Orient in the summer of 2008.

And Smith is determined to help Jarvis realize the potential he showed while a youngster.

The Saddlers boss said: "Ryan is a player that I know a lot about having worked with him at Leyton Orient.

"He's a great talent who I feel is yet to fulfil his outstanding ability.

"I know that he has the right credentials, he's got a good attitude and has technical ability."

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