6ft 4in burly striker Kyle Perry has today become the latest addition to David Holdsworth's squad.

The former Port Vale striker has signed a two year contract, which will commence on 01 July 2009.

The 23 year old began his career at Walsall and then moved on to Telford, where he scored 32 goals in two seasons.

He subsequently netted no fewer than 26 times for Willenhall Town before moving on to play for Chasetown, and was part of their FA Cup success which saw them reach the third round in 2008.

Perry was soon snapped up by Port Vale, where he spent last season, and had a short loan spell at Northwich Victoria - where he scored two goals in seven starts, before being recalled by Vale.

He netted a hat-trick against our reserve team in January this year.

Perry told mansfieldtown.net:  "There were a few clubs who I had spoken to, but the people here at Mansfield sold it to me.

"There seems to be a fantastic buzz around the place.