Thu 20 Nov - Posted in Breaking News
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Derby County’s experienced goalkeeper Richard O’Donnell has joined Sky Bet League Two side Grimsby Town on a seven-day emergency loan.
The 37-year-old shot-stopper signed a one-year deal with the Rams in the summer to provide additional senior experience to the goalkeeping department in support of Jacob Widell Zetterström and Josh Vickers, with over 400 senior club appearances to his name.
O’Donnell has joined the Mariners on loan to cover for the loss of first-choice goalkeeper Christy Pym, who was sent off for a professional foul in last weekend’s 1-0 home defeat at home to Chesterfield.
He will be available to feature for David Artell’s side, who have former Rams Academy forward Charles Vernam in their ranks, when they travel to League Two leaders Swindon Town on Saturday.
O’Donnell had a spell with Grimsby back in 2010/11 when they were playing in the National League, playing ten times, whilst he was on the books at Sheffield Wednesday.
