Walsall sign keeper Hornby on one-year deal

Sam Hornby spent last season at Colchester United

League Two side Walsall have signed goalkeeper Sam Hornby on a one-year contract following a successful trial period.

The 29-year-old had spent last season at Colchester United, but after losing the number one spot to Owen Goodman, Hornby was released by the U's in June.

Hornby told the Saddlers' club website that he was "delighted" to be joining.

The former Port Vale and Bradford City stopper is the second goalkeeper Walsall have signed following the arrival of Tommy Simkin on a season-long loan from Stoke City.

"It’s one we’ve been really careful about who we put alongside Tommy (Simkin) and Sam is the perfect one," head coach Mat Sadler told the club website.