The bad-boy striker struggled to find a new club this summer after being sacked by League One Swindon in April for his latest off-the-field misdemeanour .
He eventually joined Championship strugglers Blackpool in August, where owner Karl Oyston is notorious for running a tight budget.
And Mirror Sport can reveal former Newcastle and England Under-21 forward Ranger signed on for just £600-a-month basic salary.
His one-year contract includes an appearance fee of £2,000 per game, plus a goal bonus.
He has scored one goal in six appearances.