Injury-hit Bristol City have signed Scotland international striker Chris Iwelumo from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a 28-day emergency loan. And the 31-year-old target man is expected to make his debut in today's Coca-Cola Championship clash against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. City manager Gary Johnson was forced to move quickly after several first-team regulars went down with injury and illness, including forwards Nicky Maynard and Danny Haynes. An experienced Championship campaigner with Charlton Athletic and Wolves in past seasons, Iwelumo will help bolster City's attack and provide much-needed assistance for new signing Patrick Agyemang. "I'm delighted to be able to bring a player of Chris Iwelumo's quality and experience to the club," said Johnson, who is good friends with Wolves boss Mick McCarthy.
Bristol Evening Post
Wolves striker Chris Iwelumo is set to gain some much-needed match practice after joining Bristol City on a 28-day emergency loan. The 31-year-old Scotland international signed in time to make his debut in today's clash at Sheffield United. Bramall Lane is a happy hunting ground for Iwelumo after he scored twice there for Wolves in a 3-1 win there last season. Iwelumo has slipped down the pecking order since making only his second Premier League start against Manchester City on December 28, one of 10 appearances he has made this season without scoring.
Express & Star
Bristol City have signed Wolves striker Chris Iwelumo on an emergency month-long loan deal. Iwelumo has been allowed out on loan by Wolves to build up his match fitness after a season beset by injuries. The experienced frontman missed the opening two months of the campaign after suffering a metatarsal injury during the club's pre-season trip to Australia.
Sky Sports
Wolves striker Chris Iwelumo has been sent out on loan for a month to Bristol City in an effort to get him up to match fitness. The Scotland international has had a season to forget injury wise which has restricted him to just two starts for the side during the campaign. He now joins the Robins for a month and will be added to their squad for this weekends clash with Sheffield United. "We're delighted to be able to bring Chris in," Robins boss Gary Johnson said.
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