City this afternoon signed Notts County midfielder Ricky Ravenhill on a two-month loan.

The 30-year-old former Doncaster player is likely to be in the squad for tomorrow's home clash with Rotherham.

Ravenhill, who plays in the centre, has also been given permission to appear in the FA Cup by the League One side.

Phil Parkinson said: "We've been looking for another midfield player since Adam Reed went back.

"We are coming up to a busy period of games over the next month or so, including the Christmas period, and it's important that the squad is strong.

"Ricky is an experienced player, tough and committed, and he certainly knows his way round a football pitch."