Cambridge sign keeper David Forde on one-year deal
Thursday 20 July 2017 11:16, UK
Former Republic of Ireland and Millwall goalkeeper David Forde has joined Cambridge.
The 37-year-old, who helped Portsmouth to the Sky Bet League Two title last season, has signed a one-year contract.
"I'm delighted to be here and really looking forward to starting my first session with the first team this week," Forde told the club's official website.
"The club obviously just missed out on the play-offs last year, and I have my own ambitions to get another promotion again, so that was a big part in making my decision.
"The squad have already had a large portion of pre-season together, so it's important for me to now get some game time under my belt, and start to integrate into the club.
"I want to be able to hit the ground running and use my experience to get into the swings of things quickly."
Head coach Shaun Derry moved for Forde after Will Norris joined Wolves for an undisclosed fee last week.
He said: "Once Will departed we decided that we would aim to bring in an experienced goalkeeper. There was one stand-out candidate.
"David arrives with a glowing CV that very recently has a League Two winner's medal attached to it. He showed last season that not only is he a prime goalkeeper but a terrific leader too."
