WANDERERS have signed Jacob Mellis on a free transfer after his release from Mansfield Town.

The former Barnsley and Bury midfielder is well known to Keith Hill and David Flitcroft and boasts a wealth of Football League experience.

He started at Chelsea and has since amassed more than 300 appearances.

It was announced earlier this afternoon that his contract at Field Mill was cancelled by mutual consent after he had fallen out of favour.

In a statement the club said: “We thank Jacob for his endeavours whilst at One Call Stadium and wishes him well in his future career.”