Junior Hoilett guarantees Aberdeen FC 'fire' as Neil Warnock chuffed to land star he knows inside out

Delighted Junior Hoilett has told Aberdeen he has the "fire" in him to reignite their flagging season after signing a short-term deal at Pittodrie.

The 33-year-old Canada international reunites with Neil Warnock who was his boss at Cardiff and QPR as he established himself as one of the most exciting talents in the English Premier League and Championship. And he believes he has plenty to offer an Aberdeen team itching for a spark after inking a contract until the end of the season.

Speaking to Aberdeen's official website, he said: "I’ve worked with the gaffer before so it was a no brainer to come up here and join him. It’s a great opportunity and I’m just happy at the prospect of getting back out there playing football again under a manager who knows how to get the best out of the squad. I’ve no doubt he’ll get everyone working together so I’m delighted to be here.

“I still have a lot of fire in me for the game. I want to enjoy playing football again. I have been keeping fit training with Reading and just waiting for the right opportunity to come along. When the gaffer phoned it was a blessing and I am delighted to be here. I can tell already from the welcome I’ve had that it’s a great club and I want to be part of it and help the squad move up the table.”

And Warnock is over the moon to reunite with a player who was instrumental to him over the years. He said: Junior is a player I know well; he’s played for me three times so I know him inside out. He’s an international player and I think he’ll benefit the squad between now and the end of the season.”