Rivals hand trial to goalkeeping target.


Replacement?
By 4two
March 14 2004

Walsall transfer target Kelvin Jack is on trial with one of our first division rivals.

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Jack with Royals

By 4two, Sunday 14th March 2004

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The player who spent last month on trial with the club is now training with Reading who would nearly signed him in 2001. The deal fell through when Alan Pardew was unable to get a work permit. 

Jack is believed to have impressed Colin Lee who was keen to have another look at him. Rumours suggest that long serving keeper Jimmy Walker will leave in the summer, meaning the Saddlers will need a replacement. Fans thought that Jack was seen as a long term replacement.

Steve Coppell is said to have liked what he has seen so far, and the Royals are seeking international clearance to play him in Reserve games.

Whether he will be awarded a deal at the Madejski is questionable. Reading already have 2 good goalkeepers in the established Marcus Hahnemann and young Jamie Ashdown.

Jack has attracted the attention of English clubs including Crystal Palace, Gillingham and Aston Villa

Links
Saddlers.co.uk
Readingfc.co.uk

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