Villa Keeper Could Unseat Marriott

8th March 2007

Lincoln City are set to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Robert Olejnik on loan until the end of the season.

Olejnik is highly rated and has played for the Austrian Under-16, 17, 18 and 19 teams. He has now progressed to the Austrian Under-21 squad, although he has yet to make his Football League debut.

Lincoln City are currently without a reserve goalkeeper as second choice stopper Simon Rayner has joined Torquay United on a month's loan. Rayner made his debut for Torquay in their 1-1 draw at Chester City last Friday, where he earned rave reviews for his performance.

The signing of Olejnik should put pressure on current Imps' goalkeeper Alan Marriott who, during his near eight years at the club, has often faced little competition for his first team spot.

Olejnik will go straight into Lincoln City's squad for their difficult match against League Two leaders Hartlepool United on Friday evening.

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