Dundee have snapped up free agent Sean Kelly to cover defensive injuries.
The 31-year-old has made over 150 top-flight appearances for St Mirren, Ross County and most recently Livingston.
Kelly captained Livi last term but left following their relegation.
However, a move to Cypriot side Karmiotissa in the summer ended before he’d even featured for the club.
Since then he has trained with Motherwell and last week trained with Tony Docherty’s Dundee.
Initially the plan was to provide the player with training facilities. However, the weekend injury suffered by Clark Robertson has since seen that plan change.
With Robertson out for the next month and Ziyad Larkeche ruled out for even longer, the Dark Blues are short of options on the left side of the defence.
Kelly will reinforce their options in that position until January when the short-term deal expires.
He featured as a trialist in the midweek reserves match against Falkirk.
Speaking to DeeTV, Kelly said: “It’s a great feeling. The club has done really well in the past few years so to be a part of it now is something I’m really looking forward to.
“The manager phoned me a wee while ago and the situation at the club was there were a few injuries so he was keen to get me on board.
“Hopefully I can add to the way the club has started the season.
“I can’t wait to get started.”
The former Livi man has also turned out for AFC Wimbledon, Falkirk and earned one Scotland U/21 cap.
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