Crawley Town sign Chelsea keeper Beeney on loan

Chelsea kepper Mitch Beeney has signed for Crawley Town on loan. Pixcture by Simon Davies/ProSportsImages PSI-1425-0074

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Chelsea goalkeeper Mitchell Beeney has today signed on loan for the Reds until January 3.

Crawley Town will use their pre-season games to assess who will be their start in goal for the opening game of the season after adding their third goalkeeper to their squad.

Mitchell Beeney’s arrival on loan from Chelsea until January means Reds already have three goalkeepers competing for the starting position, along with Yusuf Mersin and Glenn Morris.

Head coach Dermot Drummy said: “All our keepers will have opportunities to play and we will hone them down as we get nearer the season.

“I am really pleased. I have known him since he was under-14 and he is the type of goalkeeper we are looking for.

“He’s very good with his feet to start the attacks for us.

“I think it will be great experience for him to come and play in Division 2 and compete for the position with Yusuf (Mersin).

“He’s had some great coaches but this is a good time in Mitchell’s life - he has just become a father. It’s a good lifestyle thing as he lives locally in Crawley Down.

“He’s progressed really well. He’s a stable young man. He’s a good team player and a good trainer and I have every confidence he will perform for us.”