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Blackpool striker Nile Ranger has signed a new contract with the Championship club.

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By . Oliver Todd . Follow @@oliver_todd . Controversial striker Nile Ranger has signed for crisis club Blackpool. The former Newcastle United and Swindon centre forward has agreed a one year deal at Bloomfield Road, with the option of a further year. He is available for selection in the seaside club's first home game of the season against Blackburn on Saturday. On his way: Former Newcastle striker Nile Ranger has agreed terms with Blackpool . Ranger, whose career has been blighted by a string of off-field controversies, left Swindon Town in May after his contract was mutually terminated. The 23-year-old former England youth international scored eight goals in 22 games for Swindon. He has also had spells on loan at Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday while on Newcastle’s books.