Nick Townsend: Barnsley sign Birmingham goalkeeper on loan
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League One side Barnsley have signed Birmingham goalkeeper Nick Townsend on a youth loan.
The 20-year-old, who has joined the Tykes until November, has yet to play for parent club Birmingham, but has appeared on loan for Lincoln City.
Townsend told the Barnsley website: "I've been very impressed with the quality of the players recruited.
"This is a remarkable opportunity for me to progress at a big club in a very competitive league."
Barnsley begin their League One campaign away at Chesterfield on Saturday.
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