Spireites Sign Defender

Last updated : 03 September 2007 By Paul Fisher

from the official website www.chesterfield-fc.co.uk

Chesterfield has signed the experienced central defender Georges Santos on a non-contract basis for one month.

The 37 year old, started his career with Tranmere Rovers in July 1998 and has since played for West Bromwich Albion, Sheffield United, Grimsby Town, Ipswich, QPR, and latterly Brighton & Hove Albion. He has been training with the Spireites for the last couple of weeks.

Chesterfield manager Lee Richardson said: "This arrangement is of mutual benefit as Georges was looking for a footballing opportunity and we need some more defensive cover, especially in the short-term whilst Aaron Downes is on International duty with Australia Under 23's."