Bristol Rovers have signed full-back Tom James on a two-year deal following his release from Leyton Orient.James played 191 times for the O's during his five seasons at the club, including making 37 appearances last season.The 30-year-old, who has also played for Cardiff, Yeovil, Hibernian, Wigan and Salford, is the Pirates' fifth signing of the summer and arrives following the departure of right-back Joel Senior, who had requested a move."He is a very comfortable right-back, right wing-back and right-sided centre-back, technically he is excellent," Bristol Rovers manager Steve Evans told the club website."He has got a Kofi Balmer-type long throw as well, which is great for us."Right-back Senior leaves Bristol RoversBristol Rovers re-sign Bradford's Leigh on loanCambridge defender Purrington joins Bristol RoversAll done deals in June 2026