Having rejected the offer of a contract extension at Carlisle United, Vincent Pericard made the move to The County Ground on Thursday 14th January 2010.

27-year old Pericard, who had scored four goals in 10 League One starts at Brunton Park prior to joining Town, agreed terms on a one-and-a-half year deal at SN1.

The 6'1 front man boasts vast experience with the likes of Italian giants Juventus amongst his former clubs. He has also played Premier League football during his time with Stoke City.

He first came to England when he signed for Portsmouth on loan from Juventus in 2002 and became an instant hit at Fratton Park - scoring nine goals in 18 starts for Pompey.

He eventually signed a permanent deal in the summer of 2003 but injury problems hampered his progress. He then had loan spells with Sheffield United and Plymouth Argyle as he regained fitness.

Pericard joined Stoke City on a three-year deal in the summer of 2006 and became Tony Pulis' first signing at The Brittania Stadium. He scored on his home debut against Derby County and followed that up with the winner against Sunderland in October.

In the 2008/09 campaign Pericard made his first top-flight appearance as he came on the final 22 minutes of the home fixture against Fulham.

He also bolstered his Premier League experience with further outings against the likes of Blackburn Rovers and Manchester United.

Following loan spells with Southampton and Millwall in early 2009, he joined Greg Abbott's Carlisle United on a short-term contract in October 2009.

He made an immediate impact with The Cumbrians, scoring with just 11 minutes on the clock on his home debut. Five further strikes followed - including a double against MK Dons in a 4-3 away victory.

The big striker made his Swindon debut off the bench against Gillingham in a 3-1 win, and won a penalty during his 22 minute appearance.

However the remainder of the campaign proved frustrating for Pericard, as injury and lack of form saw him start just twice without breaking his duck, and he will be hoping to have a more productive season in 2010/2011.