Partick Thistle have signed former Ross County midfielder Martin Woods on a contract until the end of the season.
The 31-year-old left the Staggies in the summer, having previously played for Leeds, Sunderland, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley and Shrewsbury.
Jags boss Alan Archibald, whose side face St Johnstone at Firhill on Saturday, told the club website: "Martin has a wealth of experience and, while he is lacking in fitness, I expect him to be ready to play his part sooner rather than later.
"We are bringing him in to provide us with cover in the middle of the pitch as we unfortunately will lose Stuart Bannigan for four to six weeks while he recovers from the minor operation to clear up some minor issues in his knee."