Town have recalled keeper Henry Gray from his loan spell at Chelmsford City after third-choice Cieran Slicker picked up a knock.

New Zealand U20 international Gray joined Town last summer and moved to the Clarets on loan in December. He has impressed while with the Essex side, recording nine clean sheets in 22 National League South matches.

Manager Robbie Simpson says the 18-year-old has been recalled to add to the numbers of keepers at Town.

“Unfortunately we received a call from Ipswich this morning saying that they wanted to recall Henry due to an injury to one of their keepers.

“They always have three matchday keepers so with one out injured, it was Henry’s opportunity to step up.

“As much as we would have liked him to stay with us and get some further development in the play-off games, they have their own big picture to think about in terms of getting promoted to the Premier League.

“It is an unfortunate thing to happen to us but hopefully it will be a really good thing for Henry, so we thank him for all of his efforts for us and will be paying attention to his future closely.”

We understand Slicker, the Blues’ regular third matchday keeper, who recently returned from international duty with Scotland’s U21s, has picked up an injury.

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foreverthebeat added 23:16 - Apr 9 I've always said you need 3 keepers probably 4 next season in the Premier league that's one we need to buy hopefully Slickers injury is not to bad is he a loan (man City) if so we need to buy or loan another one
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WeWereZombies added 07:53 - Apr 10 Just to clarify, foreverthebeat, we signed Slicker on a three year deal - so not a loan player. I thought he looked the business in the Bristol Rovers cup tie so he may well be a future Premier League goalkeeper.
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Ipswichbusiness added 08:31 - Apr 10 As I understand it, Haldky’s contract ends this summer and Walton’s next summer, but we have heard nothing about contract extensions for either which is odd.
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PhilTWTD added 11:18 - Apr 10 Ipswichbusiness Asked Hladky about his contract yesterday. Hladky: Contract is Not Yet Signed But I Want to Stay Here 9th Apr 2024 16:08 Town goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky says talks are ongoing regarding a new contract and expressed his desire to remain at the Blues beyond the end of this season. 15
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SoCalTownFan added 18:36 - Apr 10 I think Chelmsford only have 2 games left in their regular league. They are second and no chance of going first so it's probably not going to effect their position, BUT they will have 1 hopefully 2 playoff games. If all goes well they could be in the 5th Tier National League next season. I keep an eye on their progress and they are obviously a good team but do a great turn in losing to crap teams out of nowhere and blowing their chances when they have built up some momentum and looking like they could steal the top spot when their rivals have slipped up. Sounds familiar? hopefully not today!

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runningout added 19:48 - Apr 10 dodgy moustache for sure!!
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