Perry eases Pearson's woes March 27 2008
Southampton have eased their defensive injury crisis by signing veteran centre-half Chris Perry on loan from Luton until the end of the season.
The 34-year-old former Wimbledon and Tottenham defender will go straight into the relegation-threatened Saints' squad which travels to Cardiff on Saturday.
"Chris is a tough campaigner and a good pro who has played at the top level," manager Nigel Pearson told the club's official website.
"He will give us greater strength and further options, and I am delighted he is joining us."
Pearson has lost Andrew Davies to a fractured cheekbone while Ian Pearce has returned to Fulham following his injury-hit loan spell and club captain Claus Lundekvam was this week forced to retire with a long-term ankle injury.