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Former Bristol City striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas is playing for Billericay Town as he looks for a new club.

The Essex side, who won promotion from the Isthmian League to the National League South last season, have attracted plenty of interest with their penchant for high-profile signings.

Emmanuel-Thomas is now on their radar with the 27-year-old featuring during last night's 3-1 friendly win over Maidstone Unitedd.

However, the club have clarified that he hasn't yet signed for the club.

A statement read: "To be clear we haven’t signed or made any form of statement to say Jay has signed! we are looking at him as he is us, negotiations are ongoing, keep an eye on the social pages for updates"

Former Arsenal trainee Thomas played for the Robins for two years between 2013 and 2015, enjoying by far and away the most successful period in his career as he scored 24 goals in 82 appearances.

Yet he departed the Robins in 2015 when manager Steve Cotterill decided not to offer him a new deal, claiming the striker needed regular first-team football.

He said: "It was very sad really, I've been a big supporter for Jay. When people look at him and see his laid-back style and then suggest he doesn't care - it's the total opposite.

"I know there are potentially a few people interested in him. I've spoken to people about him in the last few weeks and I've told them what a wonderful character he is."

He went on to sign for QPR, scoring three goals in 12 appearances in his first season, before spending time on loan at MK Dons and Gillingham.

JET is now a free-agent after being released by QPR.