Former Bolton Wanderers striker Chris O'Grady has joined a new club - two years on from his exit from the club.
O'Grady joined Wanderers in September 2019 and went on to play 23 times for the club under Keith Hill, scoring four goals. The striker was released by Wanderers in the summer of 2020.
The 36-year-old has had a nomadic career since coming through the youth team ranks initially at Nottingham Forest and later at Leicester City. He has represented 16 teams in his senior career, which include the likes of Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley.
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He has not had a club since being released by Wanderers in the summer of 2020 following Ian Evatt's arrival as boss and the club's relegation to League Two. The veteran striker has now signed for a new club.
He has joined Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Ilkeston Town who have recently won the title in that division. The Derbyshire side will be playing in the Southern League Premier Central division next season.
Ilkeston boss Mark Carruthers said: “Chris is an excellent addition to our squad and brings with him a wealth of experience. He is a big powerful unit and super fit, he will certainly be of huge benefit to our current strikers who will all be able to learn and develop from Chris this season.
“He will give us different attacking options and I’m sure will bring plenty of goals to the team this season. This is a real coup for the club.”
