Tommy Johnson joins Rocester...

Following several weeks of speculation, Rocester's search for an experienced striker has finally resulted in them capturing the signature of the much-travelled Tommy Johnson. (Pictured playing for Derby County during the early 1990s.)

A Geordie by birth, 35-year old Johnson has graced the forward lines of top-flight clubs like Aston Villa, Everton and Celtic, as well as a string of other clubs including Derby County, Notts County, Sheffield Wednesday and Kilmarnock.

Last season he had a brief spell on loan at Nationwide Conference club Tamworth, but his 17-year professional career came to an end when he was released by Scunthorpe United in May.

Tommy's signing represents a major coup for the Romans; he has been courted by the likes of Hinckley United and Ilkeston Town in recent weeks but finally put pen to paper after training last Thursday.

Romans fans will have to wait a few weeks yet to see Johnson in action as he is not expected to be available until the end of September or early in October.

Career details:

Club	From	To	Fee	Apps	Goals
Notts County	1989	1992	Trainee	149	57
Derby County	1992	1995	£1.3m	129	41
Aston Villa	1995	1997	£1.45m	69	16
Celtic	1997	2001	£2.3m	50	23
Everton	1999	1999	Loan	3	0
Sheffield Wednesday	2001	2001	Free	9	3
Kilmarnock	2001	2002	Free	12	7
Gillingham	2002	2005	Free	56	9
Sheffield United	2005	2005	Free	1	0
Scunthorpe United	2005	2006	Free	19	3

Four more signings...

Apart from signing Tommy Johnson, Manager Damian Grocott was busy adding a further four faces to his squad last week.

Strikers Eddie Steer and Mark Hodson, 17-year old midfielder Rory Maxwell, who made his debut as a substitute in Saturday's F.A. Vase win at Blidworth Welfare, and goalkeeper Steve Harris have also joined the fold.