Walsall have completed the signing of former Colchester United goalkeeper Sam Hornby, who has penned a one-year deal at the Poundland Bescot Stadium.The 29-year-old was one of a handful of trialists looking to earn a deal in WS1 and joins Albert Adomah in successfully converting his short-term stay into a long one.
Birmingham-born Hornby, who was a free agent after being released by the U's at the end of last season, began his career in non-league football with Hednesford Town and Redditch United before turning pro at Burton Albion in 2015.
Enjoying loan spells with Brackley Town and Kidderminster Harriers, Sam left the Brewers for Port Vale in the summer of 2017, and, along with a loan spell at Chester, went on to make just fifteen appearances for Vale before he was back on the move, this time signing for Bradford City.
Managing thirty-two appearances for the Bantams, Hornby was once again loaned out, adding AFC Fylde and Colchester United to his growing list of clubs.
His loan with Colchester was made permanent in the summer of 2022 and he went on to manage another twenty-two first-team appearances for the JobServe Community Stadium side before leaving on a free this summer.
Sam spent part of last season on loan to Solihull Moors and will now be seeking to challenge on-loan Stoke City stopper Tommy SImkin for the coveted number-one shirt.
Welcome to the Saddlers, Sam!