Walsall sign winger Gray after trial

Walsall have signed winger Julian Gray until the end of the season after the free agent impressed during a trial.

The former Birmingham wideman has been training with the Saddlers this week and could make his debut at Oldham tomorrow after penning a short-term contract.

Gray started out at Arsenal, but only made one appearance for the Gunners before Crystal Palace paid £500,000 for him in 2000.

The 30-year-old was a key player as the Eagles reached the Premier League in 2004, moving to Blues that summer for two years at St Andrew's before being released in May 2007.

A short spell at Coventry City followed before going on a season-long loan to Fulham in September 2008, which was made into a permanent deal in February last year.

Gray then joined Barnsley earlier this season and went on to play in seven games for the Championship outfit, including a League Cup tie against Manchester United.