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Keeper Leaves

20th January 2006

Lincoln City's second choice goalkeeper
Simon Rayner has left Sincil Bank to gain first team action.

Rayner, who has represented Canada at youth, Under-20 and Under-21 levels, has joined Conference North club Alfreton Town on a month's loan. The transfer has plunged Rayner into a relegation battle, as Alfreton are currently next to bottom of the Conference North. However, they defeated Hednesford Town in their last league match, to record their first league win since September 10th.

Despite being a competent goalkeeper, Rayner has struggled to make an impact in the Lincoln City first team due to the presence of Alan Marriott. However, Rayner did make 3 appearances for The Imps earlier this season, while Marriott served a suspension.

Imps' boss Keith Alexander commented: "Simon has played very well for us in the reserves and I'm sure he will do an equally good job for them."

Rayner is expected to make his debut for Alfreton when they play host to Worksop Town on Saturday.

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