Ex-Barnsley and Huddersfield Town player turned free agent finds new home with SPL club

St Johnstone have signed midfielder Jacob Butterfield on a contract until the end of the season.

The 31-year-old has been a free agent since leaving Australian side Melbourne Victory earlier this year. Upon his return to British shores, he spent time training with Barnsley Under-23s to keep up his fitness.

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NEW CLUB: For ex-Barnsley and Huddersfield Town player Jacob Butterfield. Picture: PA Wire.NEW CLUB: For ex-Barnsley and Huddersfield Town player Jacob Butterfield. Picture: PA Wire.
NEW CLUB: For ex-Barnsley and Huddersfield Town player Jacob Butterfield. Picture: PA Wire.
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Butterfield came through the youth ranks at Manchester United before joining Barnsley in 2007. He went on to make 100 appearances for the Tykes.

Prior to heading to Australia a year ago, he played for numerous English clubs, most notably Derby County and Huddersfield Town.

The Bradford-born midfielder was named Supporters' Player of the Year by the Terriers faithful during the 2014-15 campaign.

Davidson said last week he was eager to add reinforcements and would only recruit players he felt were equipped to go straight into his team and improve it.

St Johnstone – who slipped to the foot of the cinch Premiership after losing at home to Aberdeen at the weekend – travel to leaders Rangers on Wednesday.