Walsall forward Paul Hall has teamed up again with manager Brian Little, who previously signed him for Tranmere Rovers in March 2004.

The 35-year-old joins until the end of the season on a free transfer.

And another former Walsall player, midfielder Danny Sonner, 35, has signed a month-to-month contract after impressing on a trial this week.

Both players should be available to play at Grimsby on Saturday.

"The message to everybody is that we are trying to change things around, trying to brighten things up, try to bring in fresh faces, bring a group of people together who want to win football matches," said manager Brian Little.

"We are close to one or two other things as well but that couldn't be done in time."

Meanwhile, the club has allowed two of their youngsters to join Blue Square North side Tamworth on a month's loan.

Central defender Gareth Evans and striker Jamie Reed, both 20, will make their debuts against Blyth Spartans in the FA Trophy second round on Saturday.

Evans has already had a spell on loan at Northwich Victoria this season and Reed has turned out for Welsh Premier side Aberystwyth.