Walsall sign Max Melbourne on-loan
Walsall have made a swift loan signing to replace Zak Jules – taking Max Melbourne from Lincoln City until the end of the season.
The 22-year-old has featured 16 times in all competitions for the League One side so far this season.
Melbourne began his career at West Bromwich Albion and has also had two loan spells in Scotland with Ross County and Partick Thistle.
"I’m delighted to be joining Walsall for the remainder of the season,” he said.
“It’s a club I’ve know about for a long time from playing at West Brom for most of my career.
"I’m an athletic player who enjoys both defending and attacking. I’ve played at both left back and centre back so I’m familiar with the roles. So just starting and joining attacks is just as important as the clean sheet mentality.
"Lincoln have done very well as a team up to this point and I’ve learned a lot as a player this season and I’m looking to bring that strong form here and test myself in a different environment.
"On a personal note I’m looking to play as many games as possible and develop as a player. There’s no better feeling than being able to put the match shirt on every week and win as many games as possible."
Manager Darrell Clarke added: “We’re pleased bring Max into the squad.
“We’ve lost Zak so we needed a replacement and Max is coming in with a bit of League One experience.
“He’s a good age, he can play left-back and left centre half.
“He’s quick, good one v one and athletic.
“We’re grateful to Lincoln for allowing us to take him on loan.”
