Gray completes move

His stay at Sunderland was a short one, he joined them just days before the 2005/06 Premiership season got underway and he scored their first goal of the season. That proved to be his last for the Mackems and there were indications that he would be signing for us in January as the Ade Akinbiyi move to Sheffield United became likely.

It didn't happen but two months later he signed, initially on loan, with the three year deal agreed and that has finally been confirmed today.

Manager Steve Cotterill said today: “We are delighted to finally complete the signing of Andy Gray. He would have been a summer target anyhow, but we were fortunate to get him on loan first and he was like a new signing to us last season.

“Having him at Turf Moor for those two months helped him to bed in ahead of next season and with the additions of Alan Mahon and, when the contract restrictions are lifted next month, Steve Jones, we are absolutely delighted at our three acquisitions.”

Steve added: “It will always now be dependent on finances as to whether we can strengthen further.”