THE SADDLERS have completed the signing of talented left-winger, Julian Gray until the end of the season.

The 30 year-old learned his trade at Arsenal where he earned a glowing reputation as he came through the ranks.

His first-team opportunities were limited to just one substitute appearance for The Gunners and Crystal Palace paid a fee of £500,000 to take him to Selhurst Park in 2000.

His undoubted skill and ability on the left-hand side really came to the fore at Palace and he went on to become a key figure for the club in well over 100 appearances, during which time he scored the goal that knocked Liverpool out of the FA Cup in 2002/03 at Anfield and also helped them secure promotion into the Premier League.

Moving on to Birmingham City in readiness for the 2004/05 campaign, he played an important role under Steve Bruce at St. Andrews before being released in May 2007.

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

Finding his first-team chances limited at Craven Cottage, he 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.

His arrives at the Banks's Stadium determined to establish himself in the starting line-up.

He stands by to make his debut at Oldham Athletic on Saturday, subject to the necessary clearance being received from The FA and Football League.

Gray has been handed squad number 24.