Town have signed West Ham keeper Stephen Henderson on loan. The Blues are expected to confirm the deal on Tuesday but we understand that the Irishman has been at the club today.

Henderson was one of the trio of Portsmouth players the Blues targeted in January prior to his switch to Upton Park. Despite lengthy negotiations, the Blues were unable to agree a deal for any of the three.

In March he joined the Hammers on a temporary loan with a view to a permanent deal in the summer when he signed a three-year contract. However, since then he has made only two starts in the Capital One Cup.

Republic of Ireland U21 international keeper Henderson had joined Pompey from Bristol City in the summer of 2011 having failed to usurp ex-England international David James at Ashton Gate.

Henderson, who stands 6ft 4in tall, had previously spent time on loan at York, Weymouth, Aldershot and Yeovil, and the Glovers’ Player of the Year award in 2010/11.

The Dubliner comes from a goalkeeping dynasty. Grandfather Paddy played for Shamrock Rovers in the 1960s, his father, also named Stephen, played, managed and coached at various sides in the League of Ireland.

His uncle Dave also played in the League of Ireland, for amongst others Shamrock Rovers, and another uncle, Wayne, currently plays for Preston and the Republic of Ireland.

Scott Loach and Arran Lee-Barrett are the club's current senior keepers with the former Watford man widely criticised for his performance in the recent 2-1 home defeat to Cardiff City.

Town, who signed free agent Nigel Reo-Coker on a three-month short-term deal on Saturday, already have Massimo Luongo, Daryl Murphy, Guirane N'Daw, Danny Higginbotham, DJ Campbell, Bilel Mohsni and Richie Wellens on loan.

Clubs are permitted to name five domestic loan players in a matchday squad with Henderson the sixth. Murphy (Celtic) and N'Daw (St Etienne) don't count to this total with their parent clubs from 'foreign' associations.

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levington added 09:35 - Oct 16 At what point does it not matter who owns, manages or plays for he club? It looks like ITFC but it isn't ITFC anymore.
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hairbear added 10:18 - Oct 16 Bring yopur banners and anti Jewell songs next week! Lets get this clown out!!! Outside north stand 7pm! JEWELL OUT!!! JEWELL OUT!!! JEWELL OUT!!! JEWELL OUT!!! JEWELL OUT!!!JEWELL OUT!!!JEWELL OUT!!!JEWELL OUT!!!JEWELL OUT!!!JEWELL OUT!!!JEWELL OUT!!!JEWELL OUT!!!JEWELL OUT!!!JEWELL OUT!!!JEWELL OUT!!!JEWELL OUT!!JEWELL OUT!!JEWELL OUT!!JEWELL OUT!!!
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suffolklad added 10:36 - Oct 16 Is it true that Town are looking for an additional manager on loan for three months?
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runningout added 11:11 - Oct 16 this has got to be the lowest point I have felt in over 35 years, and going by reaction even those with great positive vibes are frowning.. I hope we can pull it around and bring back more smiles...
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matthewharley added 11:37 - Oct 16 ha ha ha you can all bitch about what is goin on but not one has the balls to do anything about it you call yourselves fans dont make me laugh you are all as gutless and pathetic as jimmy saville. IF YOU CALL YOURSELVES FANS DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT
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Jimmyonthewing added 11:59 - Oct 16 Every time I feel depressed about the poor results I think about my brother in law who is a lifelong Barnet supporter - we all have to take the rough with the smooth and for those crying about people taking the p*ss I say - we all love to take the p*ss out of other teams its part of football! We have several quality players who have barely kicked a ball for ITFC yet and have got every chance of getting out of the mire so its a bit premature to call for heads to roll, who knows where that may lead? COYB !

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airliner added 12:00 - Oct 16 Matthew whats jimmy saville and allegations against him got to do with fans venting their frustrations about the sate of the club; explain yourself.
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warbeat78 added 12:23 - Oct 16 Airliner I wouldn't bother asking matthew, so random he can't be right in the mind.
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JewellintheTown added 13:02 - Oct 16 FFS, I've heard less moaning in a brothel! Bunch of t@rts, get a grip! Just wait and see how it pans out before you throw your toys out of your prams
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PSGBlue added 13:36 - Oct 16 PJ is seriously losing the plot.. Another day, another loan or short term deal. PJ banged on last year about letting a team gel together, no chance it will happen this season with Jewell playing musical formations.
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Gazelle added 13:45 - Oct 16 At least everyone has their name on the shirt so we know who's who.
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suffolkpunchdrunk added 14:42 - Oct 16 brittaniaman - that should be the loanranger no?
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suffolkpunchdrunk added 14:51 - Oct 16 ..or maybe the loanarranger.. if only this were a funny situation to find ourselves in.. makes me want to weep
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