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Derbyshire signs for Latics

Posted: Fri 14 Sep 2012
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Derbyshire and Dickov at Boundary Park

Derbyshire and Dickov at Boundary Park

Image by: Gordon Lawton

Matt agrees loan deal

Latics have signed striker Matt Derbyshire from npower Championship club Nottingham Forest on a short-term loan.

The 26-year-old has agreed a deal to stay at Boundary Park until October 27th.

And subject to Football League clearance Derbyshire, who will wear the No 9 shirt vacated by Jordan Slew, will make his debut in tomorrow's npower League One match against Notts County.

Derbyshire kicked off his career at Blackburn Rovers and after an 18-month spell at Olympiakos, before joining Birmingham City on a season-long loan from the Greek club.

He signed a three-year contract with Forest in August 2011.

Keep logging on to the official website to hear what Derbyshire has to say about his move.