Jackett assesses back-up options
KENNY JACKETT admitted Peterborough United served as a goalkeeping audition piece as Pompey seek to pinpoint Alex Bass’ replacement.
The Blues’ number two is expected to be absent for up to four weeks with the calf problem sustained in a challenge with Haji Mnoga on the training ground.
Duncan Turnbull was named as back-up goalkeeper at Bristol City on Sunday – and was handed his debut last night at Peterborough in the Papa John’s Trophy.
The towering American featured for 61 minutes, conceding four times, before making way for Taylor Seymour in a pre-arranged substitution.
Pompey would go on to lose 5-1 at London Road, eliminating them from a competition which has served them so well.
Yet for Jackett, it also represented the chance to grant first-team debuts to both goalkeepers – and judge who will step up as Craig MacGillivray’s deputy.
Pompey’s boss told The News: ‘Alex Bass has a calf injury, it looks like he will be out for 3-4 weeks with that. He’s had a scan.
‘We’ve now had a look at both Duncan Turnbull and Taylor Seymour.
‘The substitution was predetermined, I wanted to have a look at both with Alex’s injury.
‘It’s close between them and I did want to give Taylor 30 minutes for a little experience and for us to make sure he is in our thoughts and see him in a match situation.
‘They will both be challenging for the back-up spot with it looking like Alex will be out for a few weeks.’