ARGYLE have signed experienced midfielder Damien Johnson from Birmingham City on a two-and-a-half year deal, subject to league approval.

"I was made aware of Plymouth's interest over the weekend," said Johnson. "I had a chat with the manager at Birmingham and he was ok with me coming down, and having a chat with Paul Mariner.

"We had a nice meeting last night and he made me feel very welcome. The people have been great with me today and I've had a nice couple of days down here, and I'm glad to get things sorted before Saturday.

"I've come down here and I want to give it 100%, and do well. I've been frustrated at Birmingham this season and, like any player, I want to play.

"I'm hopefully going to get the opportunity to play down here and I look forward to the opportunity to do well for Plymouth.

"It's a big challenge and the Championship is a tough league. It's a hard league and there is not much in it between the teams.

"Any team is capable of going on a run and, hopefully, Plymouth can go on a run and get themselves just a couple of places higher up the table.

"The most important thing is to do well for Plymouth and that is my focus. I want to settle down here and help Plymouth climb up the Championship table.

"I'm looking forward to meeting the lads and I hope I can help."

An experienced international, Johnson joined Birmingham City from Blackburn Rovers in 2002 having graduated through the Ewood Park youth system.

A creative midfielder, Damien made a total of 81 appearances for Rovers and enjoyed a short loan spell with Nottingham Forest before his move to St Andrews.

Johnson's arrival at Birmingham coincided with the club's return to the Premier League and he was an ever-present for a number of seasons after that before being awarded the Club Captaincy in 2006.

Damien has won 56 caps for Northern Ireland in an international career that has spanned over a decade.