THE SADDLERS secured the services of talented left-winger, Julian Gray on a one-year deal on July 14th 2010 after he had impressed whilst on a short-term deal at Banks's Stadium towards the end of the previous campaign.

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 2009.

Finding his first-team chances limited at Craven Cottage, he joined Barnsley early in the 2009/10 season and went on to play in seven games for The Championship outfit, including a League Cup tie against Manchester United.

Moving on to Walsall in February 2010, his pace and trickery soon found favour with The Saddlers' faithful.