LEE Peltier could prove to be an important signing for Nottingham Forest in the eight hugely significant games between now and the end of the season.
That was the message today from caretaker boss Gary Brazil, who says the defender is in contention for a place in the squad that faces Ipswich on Saturday.
There was some confusion over the arrival of Peltier on loan from Leeds, with Forest, at one stage, claiming that the deal was off.
But the 27-year-old did train with the Reds yesterday and will now remain with the club for the rest of the season.
"He will bring options, because he can play in a number of positions," said Brazil of the player, who can perform in any position across the back four.
"He is a real good age, at 27, because that means he will probably be at his peak physically.
"He will be an important factor for us between now and the end of the season.
"He is another body who will give us options. He has trained with us and looks bright.
"He has settled in nicely, he has settled in well with the other guys.
"He is a good acquisition at this time of year."
Along with their injuries to Chris Cohen, Jack Hobbs, Eric Lichaj and Kelvin Wilson, Forest also have Jamaal Lascelles suspended for two games after he collected his tenth booking of the campaign.
"He (Peltier) creates options, when we are considering what we want to do at Portman Road on Saturday," said Brazil.
"There are a number of positions he can play in, which is an important factor."
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