The U21 international with the Republic Of Ireland arrives at the Arena on a months loan from Manchester City. Known as a winger,Flood has also been on loan at Rochdale for whom he made six appearances
Last season, he scored twice for the side now managed by Coventry City legend Stuart Pearce in the league cup tie against Barnsley and a Premiership game against Norwich City.
Flood is expected to be presented to the crowd tonight at the Arena and take part in the hastily arranged training session before going into the squad for the proposed game against Queens Park Rangers on Saturday.