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Palmer: Barker the key
Mansfield boss Carlton Palmer has revealed how Richie Barker proved the key to completing the signing of free-agent striker Adrian Littlejohn.
The 34-year-old Littlejohn has joined the Stags on a three-month contract with a view to a permanent move.
And Field Mill chief Palmer said: "It was Richie Barker who brought him to my attention.
"He is a mate of Adrian and I wasn't aware he was available but Richie spoke to him on the phone and brought it to my attention.
"He lives in Sheffield so travel's not an issue.
"He's joined us for training where he's looked sharp."
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Stags snap up Littlejohn
The 34-year-old Littlejohn has joined the Stags on a three-month contract with a view to a permanent move.
And Field Mill chief Palmer said: "It was Richie Barker who brought him to my attention.
"He is a mate of Adrian and I wasn't aware he was available but Richie spoke to him on the phone and brought it to my attention.
"He lives in Sheffield so travel's not an issue.
"He's joined us for training where he's looked sharp."
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Stags snap up Littlejohn
Mansfield have signed free-agent striker Adrian Littlejohn on a three-month contract with a view to a permanent move.
The 34-year-old frontman began his career at West Brom before spells with Walsall, Sheffield United, Plymouth and Oldham.
The journeyman's next port of call was Bury before Littlejohn rejoined the Blades ahead of Port Vale, Lincoln and Rushden & Diamonds who released him at the end of last season.
The 34-year-old frontman began his career at West Brom before spells with Walsall, Sheffield United, Plymouth and Oldham.
The journeyman's next port of call was Bury before Littlejohn rejoined the Blades ahead of Port Vale, Lincoln and Rushden & Diamonds who released him at the end of last season.