The Frenchman signed a short-term deal until the end of December after featuring twice as a trialist.

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Dundee, who are not allowed to sign new players while they remain in administration, have also fielded defender Craig Robertson as a trialist from the East Superleague outfit during their 22-game unbeaten run.

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But 30-year-old Brown, who has played as a Wrexham trialist in recent reserve games, has agreed to play for Saunders' men for the remaining eight games.

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Meanwhile, trialist Claus Jorgensen has refused a deal at Vale Park after manager Micky Adams offered the former Blackpool midfielder a short-term contract, and striker Steve Thompson has joined Blue Square North side Stafford Rangers on loan.

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That left the much-travelled trialist with figures of 4-52 and a match analysis of 9-98 on only his second Championship appearance.

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"We are well on our way with our plans and we have a good chance of improving, " added Paatelainen, who will not be signing trialist Craig Rocastle.

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