By Neil Ravenscroft
January 15 2004

It seems ever more likely that fan's hero Jimmy Walker will be leaving at the end of his current contract as a possible replacement is lined up in the shape of Kelvin Jack. Jimmy Walker was reluctant to sign the last contract he was offered, but the lure of a testimonial year was always going to swing the balance. Reports from Trinidad suggest, however, that Kelvin Jack has done enough on his trial to be offered a contract at Walsall, leaving the way clear for Walker to depart.

The story in the West Indies is:-

'Goalkeeper Kelvin Jack closed in on obtaining a contract with English First Division club Walsall following a good showing during his first week of trial.
Word is that manager Colin Lee is impressed with what Jack has offered and a deal is likely to be made.
Confirming this was former San Juan Jabloteh coach Terry Fenwick who was behind Jack’s trial in conjunction with the local club and agent Mike Berry.
“Kelvin has been very impressive and manager Colin Lee has indicated that he likes what he has seen so far,” Fenwick said. “We are hoping that a contract will be offered sometime within the next two weeks.”
Fenwick also revealed that three other players from Jabloteh will be in England on trials soon, including Cornell Glenn who is likely to be at an unnamed First Division club at the end of the local season. Fenwick has been attempting to get offers for these and other players over the past months'.

Of course, the thought also occurs that West Ham are looking for a new keeper . . . . . . . .