CITY have signed Rotherham striker Jordan Bowery as short-term cover for James Hanson.

The 24-year-old joined today on an emergency loan until January as Phil Parkinson acted quickly to replace Hanson, who is out with damaged ankle ligaments.

Bowery joined the Millers from Aston Villa in June last year and was their record signing at the time but he has played mainly from the bench since.

He has started only three games this season, and none since Neil Redfearn took charge, scoring once in the Capital One Cup against Cambridge.