Derby County goalkeeper Henrich Ravas excited to work with former Chelsea and Middlesbrough goalkeeper Ross Turnbull after arriving on loan at Hartlepool United

The 23-year-old shot-stopper’s arrival comes just in time for the new National League season with Pools set to open their campaign at home to Aldershot Town on Saturday (3pm kick-off).

Ravas has been a regular with Derby’s under-23s set-up in recent seasons and is now set to get his first taste of National League football with Pools as he looks to compete for the starting spot in between the sticks.

Hartlepool manager Dave Challinor confirmed teenage goalkeeper Brad Young could be heading out on loan in order to gain match experience.

Meanwhile, number 1 Ben Killip’s future at the club appears uncertain with a number of National League clubs rumoured to be interested in the England C international.

Ravas’ only previous experience in non-league football came at Gainsborough Trinity during the 2017-18 National League North campaign. The Slovakian appeared 43 times and was named as the club’s Young Player of the Year.

Following his arrival at Hartlepool, Ravas said: “Hartlepool is such a big club and when I heard about the interest, I was eager to get the deal done.

"I am excited to work with the squad and Ross Turnbull as everyone knows about Ross’ amazing career. I am just excited to get started.”

Challinor also told the club website: “Henrich is someone me and Ross have looked at for a while. He has done well at Derby and we are excited to have him with the squad and working with Ross.”

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