Barnet Signs Scotland Keeper Slicker on Season-Long Loan

Cieran Slicker, a 22-year-old goalkeeper who has made three senior appearances for Ipswich Town and earned his first senior Scotland cap this year, has joined League Two club Barnet on a season-long loan. Barnet manager Dean Brennan expressed confidence in Slicker's ability to upgrade the team's goalkeeping department, praising his solid performances, including an impressive league debut despite a 2-0 loss to Bromley. Slicker, who began his youth career at Manchester City and qualifies for Scotland through his Glaswegian father, is seen as a valuable addition to Barnet's squad, fitting the club's policy of having two players in every position. Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna indicated that Slicker was seeking first-team experience through a loan move, which aligns with the club's development plans for him. Barnet's positive reception of Slicker comes as they prepare for upcoming matches, including a Carabao Cup tie against Bromley, where his performances are expected to be pivotal. Overall, the loan move aims to provide Slicker with regular playing time to accelerate his development while strengthening Barnet's squad.