CITY boss Glenn Roeder tonight signed one of his former players in the shape of  versatile 34-year-old Frenchman Antoine Sibierski, who joins from Premiership side Wigan on loan until January 18.

Sibierski has nearly 150 Premiership appearances to his name both in midfield and as a forward. He started his career with home town club Lille before representing fellow French sides Auxerre, Nantes and Lens.

Kevin Keegan brought him to England with Manchester City in August 2003, where he scored on his Premiership debut against Charlton Athletic, going on to make 107 appearances in all competitions, scoring 15 times for The Blues.

The 6ft 2in player worked with Roeder after joining Newcastle United on deadline day, August 31, 2006, where he again scored on his debut in the UEFA Cup against Levadia Tallinn.

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Antoine left St James Park after one season having made 39 appearances and scored eight goals, moving to JJB Stadium with Wigan Athletic where to date he has made 33 appearances and found the net five times.

He won the French Cup, Coupe de France, twice with Nantes, in 1999 and 2000.

Roeder told First News: "I'm delighted to have secured the signing of Antoine on loan until January. This is the second time I have signed Antoine, the first time was on deadline day in 2006, when along with Sol Campbell, who joined Portsmouth from Arsenal, he was widely regarded as one of the best free transfers of the season.

"He's scored lots of goals, many with his head, and will be a great role model for our younger players to work with."