Henderson set to become Pompey No1 keeper

Stephen Henderson has been brought in to be Pompey's number-one goalkeeper.

The 29-year-old signed for the Blues on transfer deadline day.

Stephen Henderson has returned to Pompey on loan. Picture: Colin Farmeryplaceholder image
Stephen Henderson has returned to Pompey on loan. Picture: Colin Farmery

He arrived on loan from Nottingham Forest until the rest of the season.

It’s the Irishman’s second stint at Fratton Park, having made 27 appearances during the 2011-12 Championship season, and he’s set to replace Luke McGee in between the posts for Saturday’s clash against Doncaster.

Pompey boss Kenny Jackett said: ‘I would think he would come straight in (to the starting line-up).

‘I never neccesarily pick the side on a Thursday, but for Luke I feel a step backwards to go forwards in the long run will be good for him.

‘Stephen Henderson is someone I have been interested for a while and I’m pleased to get him.’

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