Marc-Antoine Fortune: Southend United sign former West Brom and Celtic striker

Marc-Antoine Fortune joins a Southend side currently two places above the League One relegation places

League One side Southend United have signed former Coventry, West Brom and Celtic striker Marc-Antoine Fortune on a contract until 23 January.

The 35-year-old was a free agent after leaving the Sky Blues at the end of last season, having scored four goals in 25 appearances.

Since moving to British football in 2009 with the Baggies, Fortune has scored 38 goals in 248 games.

Fortune is available to make his debut against Peterborough on Saturday.

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