St Mirren FC has bolstered its ranks with the loan signing of goalkeeper Ellery Balcombe from Brentford for the upcoming season. The 24-year-old shot-stopper joins the Paisley club as a replacement for Zach Hemming, swiftly resolving the goalkeeping situation at the club.
Balcombe, who has represented England at various youth levels, arrives at St Mirren as their second signing of the summer, following Shaun Rooney’s free transfer switch. Manager Stephen Robinson, a long-time admirer of Balcombe, identified the goalkeeper as the ideal candidate to fill the void left by Hemming’s departure.
The Brentford academy product made a memorable debut for the club against Newport County in the EFL Cup, where he showcased his talent by saving two penalties in a shootout victory. With 72 senior appearances under his belt across various loan spells, including stints at clubs like Boreham Wood, Doncaster, and Bristol Rovers, Balcombe brings valuable experience to the St Mirren squad.
Robinson expressed his excitement about Balcombe’s arrival, highlighting the goalkeeper’s strengths in distribution and commanding presence in the box. Despite the disappointment of losing Hemming, who will be vying for a first-team spot at Middlesbrough, Robinson is confident that Balcombe will seamlessly integrate into the team and contribute to their success.
With European football on the horizon for St Mirren next season, the addition of Balcombe provides a solid foundation for the squad. As preparations for the upcoming campaign progress, the club is optimistic about the prospects of building a competitive team capable of achieving their objectives.
