New 'keeper Jeacock wants to be Northampton's number one

The 25-year-old, who represented England at Under-19 level, was announced as Northampton’s second summer signing after joining on loan from Championship side Lincoln City last week. The club had been in the market for a new goalkeeper to compete with Ross Fitzsimons after manager Chris Hogg decided against keeping Lee Burge.

Jeacock is well thought of by Lincoln, who view him as their future number one, but he will first need to prove he can be Hogg’s first-choice next season.

"You have to go into any season with the mindset that you need to earn your spot as the team’s number one goalkeeper,” said Jeacock. “I will come into the building, train really hard in pre-season and be ready for the start of the season.

"It would be really beneficial for me to play every week. I’ve grown a lot in my two years at Lincoln and that’s given me the hunger to go and want to play week in, week out. I’ve been around good people and good players and I’ve learned a lot about myself, even though I haven’t played loads of games.

"When you train well and you’re in a good environment, you’re still improving and you’re still learning and developing. Lincoln is a club that’s on the up and that’s because the people there are doing the right things and that gives me the motivation do to be successful. I’m in a good position to really kick on and play regularly.”

Jeacock also hopes to be part of a successful side in League Two, adding: “It’s always difficult after a relegation but now it’s a clean slate and it’s about being ready to go again next season. I think the club is in a good position to win games and push for towards the top of the league, but we have to make sure we do the right things every day.

"You can see this a hard-working club, that's the sense I get from the people and the fans – they are a passionate fanbase. I've always had tight games and tough games when I've played against Northampton so I know what to expect and I’m looking forward to it.”