Patulea began his career with Rapid Bucharest

Hereford United have signed former Leyton Orient striker Adrian Patulea until the end of the season.

The 26-year-old Romanian, who was released by the O's in January, joined Lincoln in September 2008 and scored 11 goals in 31 league appearances.

He moved to Orient the following summer but his first-team starts were limited and he had a loan spell with Hayes & Yeading between September and December.

The striker is available for Hereford's trip to Stevenage on Tuesday.

Targoviste-born Patulea began his career at Rapid Bucharest before moving on to Astra Ploiesti.

After a spell at Petrolul Ploisesti, Patulea left his homeland for League Two Lincoln and was signed after impressing during a pre-season trial.

He earned that trial by the headline-making stunt of carrying his naked wife on his back at a training session.

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