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Former Birmingham City defender Jonathan Spector has signed for Hibernian.

The 33-year-old had initially joined the club on trial after being released by Orlando City at the end of last year.

The USA international has now agreed a short-team deal lasting until the end of the season - just two years after leaving the UK to go back to his homeland.

He told the Hibs website: “I’m excited to be here. With the MLS season finishing I’ve been off for a little bit but I’ve been here for a couple of weeks now and it’s been a great transition period to get used to everything.

“I understand the expectations of the manager and I was able to get a feel for the club having gone to a couple of the home matches.

“I’m certainly ready to get going to help the team and the club in whatever way I can.”

Spector came through the youth ranks at Manchester United but featured only eight times for the Old Trafford club before joining West Ham United in 2006.

After five years with the Hammers, Blues snapped him up on a free transfer as Chris Hughton looked to build a squad capable of challenging for promotion to the Premier League.

Initially agreeing a two-year deal, Spector remained at St Andrew’s for five-and-a-half seasons, playing under four different managers – Hughton, Lee Clark, Gary Rowett and finally Gianfranco Zola who allowed his contract to be cancelled by mutual consent six months early to sign for Orlando in Janury 2017.

He made 179 appearances for Blues, scoring once – in a League Cup defeat against Coventry City in August 2012.

After leaving Blues two years ago, he said: "I've had some really special times.

"It's been a club that has really looked after me. We've been through some ups and downs together.

"I'm incredibly grateful to the club and supporters who have been through thick and thin with us.

"From obviously the Europa League, the play-offs and that day at Bolton where we nearly got relegated.

"A big thank you to the fans at Birmingham City and all the staff, coaches who have helped me throughout my career.”