Bristol Rovers sign Orient full-back James

Bristol Rovers have signed full-back Tom James on a two-year deal following his release from Leyton Orient.

>James played 191 times for the O's during his five seasons at the club, including making 37 appearances last season.

>The 30-year-old, who has also played for Cardiff, Yeovil, Hibernian, Wigan and Salford, is the Pirates' fifth signing of the summer and arrives following the departure of right-back Joel Senior, who had requested a move.

>"He is a very comfortable right-back, right wing-back and right-sided centre-back, technically he is excellent," Bristol Rovers manager Steve Evans told the club website.

>"He has got a Kofi Balmer-type long throw as well, which is great for us."

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