Town have confirmed the signing of keeper Paddy Kenny, as revealed by TWTD on Saturday.

The 36-year-old, who left Bolton at the end of a short-term contract yesterday, has signed a four-month deal as cover for Bartosz Bialkowski and Dean Gerken, who is currently sidelined for around a month with a hip injury.

Halifax-born Kenny, who will wear the number 35 shirt and goes into the squad for Wednesday’s game at Brighton, started his career with Bradford Park Avenue before moving on to Bury and Whitby Town (loan), prior to signing for Sheffield United, initially on loan, in 2002.

After eight years at Bramall Lane, Kenny joined QPR and Leeds before signing a short-term deal Bolton, for whom he failed to make an appearance, last summer.

In November the seven-times-capped Republic of Ireland international joined Oldham on loan, where he made four starts in a spell which ended earlier this month.

Meanwhile, AZ Alkmaar defender Wesley Hoedt, linked with the Blues earlier in the month by the Dutch press, is set to confirm a summer move to Lazio by signing a contract with the Italian side this week, according to Voetbal International.

Elsewhere, former Blues midfielder George O’Callaghan has been sacked by Malaysian Premier League side Sabah without taking charge of a competitive game.

O’Callaghan, 35, who signed El Hadji Diouf during his brief spell at the club, failed to turn up to pre-season training for almost a week and was dismissed.

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charsfield added 10:04 - Jan 20 haha shouted "you fat b*staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaard at him too many times over the years but always thought he was a decent enough guy
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Paddy39 added 10:17 - Jan 20 I think we all shouted the same, but imo a good signing which was needed. We could not be expected to throw in a 19yr old keeper when we are possibly in contention for an automatic place or playoff place to get to the Premier League next season. As one Paddy to another Welcome. COYB's.
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truckertractorboy added 10:22 - Jan 20 Lets face it the haters will be on here soon slagging him off saying he is the worst keeper in the world . But he has alot of experience and he aint that bad is he been in the game for ages . Welcome paddy
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iaintaylorx added 10:25 - Jan 20 to be honest, i would have rathered a different keeper, but thinking about it more and more, i think this is a fantastic signing. always been a very steady championship keeper, and he will help the other lads tremendously with the vast amount of experience he has both in the championship and premiership. would like to see crowe given some loan time, as i believe he could be a fantastic keeper! maybe that's another reason to getting in paddy? well done mick!

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ericclacton added 10:25 - Jan 20 I think he's a nice little man and I wish him well, Ceee.
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Michael11 added 10:26 - Jan 20 Welcome aboard Paddy. Hopefully he'll never have to wear that shirt but an experienced keeper who wouldn't be fazed if he had to, can only be a good thing.
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miltonsnephew added 10:27 - Jan 20 Is that a good camera angle or is he slim paddy?!?
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theblueginger added 10:27 - Jan 20 truckertractorboy-The haters don't need to-you beat them to it! Welcome Paddy. Decent signing and added experience.
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wkj added 10:34 - Jan 20 I am suprised he came to us, Paddy Kenny and Camp usually get a hard time from us. Haha Welcome Paddy; it will beodd but nice to cheer for you for a change!
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Razor added 10:46 - Jan 20 More hair and less weight ( i wish!!) but this is a clever and very shrewd signing. I have no real faith in either of our goalies at moment and if match fit and sharp would be tempted to put him straight in. Talking about Sharpe?
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ITFCGloryDays added 11:07 - Jan 20 Another one to add to the Irish list...
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itfc1981 added 11:10 - Jan 20 George O'Callaghan failed to turn up in our midfield as well!
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JewellintheTown added 11:14 - Jan 20 Paddy and Murphy? Lets hope Mick doesn't pair them up together. That'd be a joke.
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Jimmy86 added 11:19 - Jan 20 Think he always got a fair amount of stick coz he was generally on the winning side whenever we have played against him!!!
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Geoff added 11:38 - Jan 20 Welcome Kenny a good experienced keeper at this level been their done that. We promise not to sing "Who ate all the pies" if you get a chance. Joking aside a very shrewd buy,well done Mick.
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 11:40 - Jan 20 I try to refrain from commenting on a player's, or for that matter a referee's, physical dimensions when at PR, but I'm sure I've had a go at Kenny in the past for taking rather longer than necessary over goal kicks. As someone pointed out above, that was probably usually because we were losing. So welcome, Paddy. All is forgiven. As a back-up goalkeeper, I think this is a smart move.

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irishtim added 12:09 - Jan 20 Welcome Paddy. Might be a chance for young Crowe to go out on loan and gain come first team experience.
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bluemikey100 added 12:46 - Jan 20 more experience for free can only help in our quest for premiership football quality keeper
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westernblue added 12:58 - Jan 20 Talented, experienced keeper. Excellent signing. Welcome.
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FenboyBlue added 13:00 - Jan 20 Oh my god, we've signed Kenny! Very shrewd move, shows intent that we're taking no chances in the run for promotion by having decent keeper options.
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UppaTowen added 14:27 - Jan 20 Shrewd move by Mick once more! Maybe one or two of us would have chosen a different keeper, but Kenny has been there and done it and is a good choice imo. He will provide good competition and healthy back-up, especially over the next few weeks whilst Gerks is out. I'm sure Crowe has a bright future and his time will come, but should anything happen to Bialkowski anytime soon, (at this point in our season and with where we are in the league) I for one would rather have an experienced keeper in between the sticks with 500+ league appearances under his belt and 2 promotions, over a 19 year old who has 0. 3 more points tomorrow please! COYB's!!!

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truckertractorboy added 15:09 - Jan 20 Looks like ive slagged him by accident lol i like him so welcome again paddy
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