Name:	Marcus Bent (on loan from Birmingham)
Nationality:	English
Date of Birth:	19/05/1978
Height:	6' 2" (188cm)
Weight:	12st 0lbs (76.27kg)
Previous
Clubs:	Middlesbrough (loan), Wolves (loan), Brentford, Everton, Leicester City, Blackburn, Crystal Palace, Port Vale, QPR (loan), Wigan Athletic, Charlton, Ipswich Town, Middlesbrough, Sheffield Utd
Position:	Striker

Bent has extensive Premier League experience, having appeared in the top flight at Blackburn Rovers, Ipswich Town, Leicester City, Everton and Charlton, and is two matches short of 400 career league appearances, scoring 82 goals.

Hutchings said he was delighted to have netted another experienced striker

"It's a great deal," said Hutchings, "We've got him on loan, which is a convenient arrangement for us.

"Marcus has played the majority of his career in the top flight, he's been there and done it, and knows how to look after himself at this level.

"He is a clever player who can fulfill a number of roles and whose game is far more than just about scoring. He's lively and brings others into play. He's a street-wise sort of player, who never gives any less than 100% and is one of those lads you want on your side.

"I've always said that I'll only bring in players who I think will add a new dimension to the squad and I think Marcus fits the bill. I'm looking forward to working with him."