Hogg played vital role in Jeacock's decision to choose Cobblers

Jeacock is a popular figure at Sincil Bank, and he is considered a potential number one in the future, but game-time was likely to be limited in the Championship next season and so Lincoln were keen for him to continue his development elsewhere.

After exploring various options, it was felt that Sixfields would be the best place for Jeacock to spend the 2026/27 campaign, with his season-long loan move confirmed last week.

"I’ve played at Sixfields before so I know how good a place it is and what the fans are like,” said Jeacock. “I obviously spoke to the manager over the course of the off-season, and the goalkeeping coach (James Alger) as well.

"He (Hogg) talked about his vision, how he wants the team to play and the style he wants to implement and it fits with what I believe as a player and how I think a team should look. After we spoke and having heard how he works and the ideas he has, and seeing the detail he goes into, I think that was a real big pull for me to come to this club.

“From those first conversations, I felt there was a big opportunity for me to come here and develop as a player, and also be around good people and people who will work hard and want to do things the right way. It felt a really good fit.”

Jeacock is the second signing through the door so far this summer, following Harvey Saunders.

The 25-year-old added: "It's really good to get it sorted so early because I can start pre-season with all of the boys and get stuck straight in instead of coming in three or four weeks into pre-season.

"We can build those connections straight away and that will be really beneficial for me. I'll be in the gym for the next few weeks to keep myself ticking over, and then there's not long until it all starts again.”