Bully to capture Bristol City striker

Stafford manager Steve Bull is set to complete the signing of Bristol City striker Mark Magee in time for the visit of Fleetwood on Saturday.

The former Manchester City youngster came from Ashton Gate to play and score for the reserves against Hednesford on Tuesday night, a performance that persuaded Bully he is worth taking on loan for an initial month.

He was given special dispensation from City to appear for the second string and the paperwork of his loan terms should be complete in time for him to come into contention for the Blue Square North clash.

Magee is likely to be among the squad of 16 rather than leading the line but the Rangers boss is pleased to have another young prospect on board.

He said: "I spoke to Bristol City and they told me they had a young striker who needed to get some games under his belt and asked whether we would be interested in taking him for a month.

"Mark will have that time period to prove himself and adapt to our style of play, which he will get every chance to do. If he impresses, we will look to keep him for longer.

"That is the principle we take with loan players and it is up to him to show me what he can do."

Bully also continues to run the rule over another attacker, Jordan Gayle, who continues to train with the Marston Road men in the hope of obtaining a contract.

The player should be as powerful as they come - he is also a local amateur rugby star.

The manager said: "Jordan is continuing to train with us and will do so tonight. We are looking to get fit and see where we go from there. He is a big, strong lad at 6ft 3in. A player of that build could be an asset to us.

"In a fortnight or three weeks time we shall make a decision on him. At this point in time there is no rush."