Northampton sign Rotherham striker Tom Eaves

New Cobblers signing Tom Eaves has made 163 of his 406 career appearances from the bench

Northampton Town have signed Tom Eaves from fellow League One side Rotherham United.

The 32-year-old 6ft 5in former Oldham Athletic, Bolton Wanderers, Yeovil Town, Gillingham and Hull City striker Tom Eaves has penned an initial two-year deal.

Eaves, who still had a year to run on his existing contract, has become Northampton Town’s sixth summer signing to follow striker James Wilson and goalkeeper Nik Tzanev, Salford striker Callum Morton, Colchester midfielder Cameron McGeehan and Ross County defender Jack Baldwin.

Eaves has scored 88 goals in a 406-game career that also took in loan spells at Shrewsbury Town (twice) and Bury, including six last season for the relegated Millers.

“Tom is a quality addition to the squad,” said Cobblers boss Jon Brady.

“He has a physical presence about him. We believe he will blend and balance well with the other strikers.

“He isn’t just all about being a physical presence though. He is very mobile and he is capable of skilful finishes as his record shows.

"He has a good goal to games record. And he finished last season strongly in the Championship, scoring twice on the final day of the season."