Burton Albion have announced that they have signed Republic of Ireland international Stephen Quinn.

The 32-year-old has endured a frustrating two seasons at Reading but after his release in May, Nigel Clough has added the playmaker to his squad.

Quinn told the club's official website: "I came down a few weeks ago and trained with the guys, and it's gone really well. I've really enjoyed it.

"I finished at Reading at the end of last season and I just didn't know where to go with it - I was frustrated at the lack of games I played at Reading due to injury. My body just needed the time off to heal. I had the time off over the summer to get the body right, and get that buzz and love for the game back again.

"I've come down here and certainly got that. I contacted the club to see if I could get fit and train, and I've done well enough in training that the manager sees something in me still, and he's offered me the deal."

Quinn has signed a five-month contract with the Staffordshire-based club.