Kilmarnock have added a new goalkeeper to their ranks this afternoon.
Sam Walker joins Zach Hemming and Curtis Lyle in the shot-stopper department as he becomes the Rugby Park side's latest addition.
The 6ft 6in goalkeeper is 29 and most recently played with Reading.
He started his career at Chelsea but – after numerous loan spells to lower-league clubs and without an appearance at Stamford Bridge – he left for Colchester United.
Walker told the club's website: “I think it’s a really exciting opportunity for me and coming to play in Scotland is something I’ve always wanted to do.
“I wanted to come and be part of a team and club who want to win promotion back to the Premiership and I’m just really excited to be here.
“I’m good friends with Drey Wright [Hibernian winger] so I spoke with him and various other former team-mates who have played in Scotland. Everyone was really positive about the league and the fans especially so I’m looking forward to getting going.”
He won’t be walking into a dressing room of complete strangers, having played with defender Chris Stokes for England Under-17s.
“It was a while ago but I’m fairly sure we shared a room” he recalled.
“I saw him this morning and had a good chat. He’s in a similar position to me in that he’s moving up here with a young family so I’m sure we’ll have plenty to talk about.”
Killie chief Tommy Wright said: “We’ve known we needed two players for this position and we’ve been looking since the end of the season.
“Sam was on our list and we’ve eventually got him and I’m really pleased to do that because now I look at it and feel that I’ve got two No 1 goalkeepers.
“Sam obviously has more experience than Zach but both are top goalkeepers and I look forward to working with both of them. Hopefully Sam’s experience can help Zach and us for what will be a really tough season.”
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