Ex-Rangers striker Joe Garner has signed for Carlisle United.

The 34-year-old has joined the English League Two side for a fourth time. 

He featured for them in 2006-07 season on loan before joining the following season permanently and then returned on loan during the 2012-13 campaign.

Garner has penned an 18-month deal with the Blues and manager Paul Simpson is delighted to add him to the club's ranks.

He said: "He’s a great addition to the squad and I’m really pleased that we’ve got it over the line

"It’s taken a little bit of work but we think he’s going to complement what is already a strong group really well.

“Another massive thing about this is that he’s made it quite clear from the off that he wants to be here. The reason it’s taken so long isn’t because of the fact that he didn’t want to come, it’s the exact opposite.

“He wanted it sorted as much as we did but these things sometimes take a bit of time. He’s here now and I’m looking forward to working with him.

“I think he’ll be a really good person and character to have in the dressing room because he drives standards on and off the grass. I’m sure our supporters will be delighted to see him back.

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"He adds a bit of nouse and know-how. He brings a bit of nastiness, and a way of really causing problems, and along with all of that he’s also a really good striker.

“He’s different to the others we’ve got and I’ve said for a while that I wanted another experienced striker, and he certainly ticks that box."

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