Former Rangers striker signs for Northern Premier League club

Martyn Waghorn <i>(Image: Stuart Wallace/BPI / Shutterstock)</i>
Martyn Waghorn (Image: Stuart Wallace/BPI / Shutterstock)
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A former Rangers striker has signed for an eighth-tier club.

Martyn Waghorn, 35, has joined Anstey Nomads in the Northern Premier League.

The team, currently fourth in the Midlands section, is the 13th club of Waghorn's well-travelled career.

The club shared on social media: "Welcome Martyn Waghorn



"Anstey Nomads are delight to announce the signing of Martyn Waghorn. Waghorn will be available for Saturdays home fixture vs Bourne Town on Saturday 3rd of January come and see him the boys in action at Cropston Road!"

Waghorn first signed for Rangers in 2015 while they were in the Scottish Championship, after departing Wigan.

He netted 44 goals over two seasons before heading to Ipswich Town.

His career has since included spells at Derby County, Coventry City, Huddersfield, and Northampton Town.

He made eight appearances and scored once at Northampton Town.

This signing continues Waghorn's career in the lower leagues.

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