Norwich City have today completed the signing of Paul Jones.
Paul Jones joins on a free transfer having left Portsmouth earlier this summer and will come in to compete with John Ruddy and Michael McGovern. Although, he is likely to be there in case of emergencies and to help the younger players.
The 30-year-old played 17 times for Portsmouth last season, with the League Two club feeling it was the best time to part ways with the shot-stopper this summer.
Jones has now jumped at the chance to join Championship side Norwich City as he makes a big step-up in his career.
Norwich have let go of Jake Kean this summer, as well as sending Declan Rudd and Remi Matthews out on loan. This meant that there was a distinct lack of depth in the goalkeeping area, which Alex Neil has now addressed.
It was a surprising announcement following the unveiling of Alex Pritchard, and here is how Twitter reacted…
Twitter: Paul Jones signing seems mental as well… #ncfc (@SuperHoolahan)
Twitter: #NCFC sign Paul Jones… Summarise how you reacted in a GIF, go! https://t.co/x56LOWVvez (@ChrisReevo)
Twitter: Odds on Paul Jones to start on Saturday? #ncfc (@tfid23)
Twitter: Paul Jones looking for mentions on Twitter. #Ncfc https://t.co/mMIveiNbIL (@BigGrantHolt)
Twitter: I can’t believe it, we’ve finally signed him… PAUL JONES!!! Wait, who? #ncfc (@jackbirdbrain)
Twitter: RT @chrisgunns: Oh and welcome to @NorwichCityFC Paul Jones as well. Poor bloke is going to be forgotten today isn’t he? #ncfc (@wunjot)
Twitter: BE AFRAID OF THE BIG BAD PAUL JONES. #ncfc (@DanHall1985)
Twitter: RT @HoolahanAssist: Always wanted Paul Jones
#ncfc (@lukerumbelow99)
Twitter: Have to say – I’ve not been this excited about a Norwich signing since Howson. Paul Jones is a steal on a free transfer. #ncfc (@YellowLittle)
Twitter: #Pompey keeper Paul Jones signs for Norwich City. I imagine all parties are absolutely delighted with this deal. #ncfc (@chriswisey)
Twitter: And Paul Jones as goalkeeper cover. No idea who he is, but I would guess signed so we aren’t recalling Rudd who needs the experience. #ncfc (@ewanwilson99)
Twitter: What is a Paul Jones #ncfc (@Hoolaholic)
Twitter: Top signings that! Pritchard was great in Champ few years ago.
Paul Jones coming in as cover is sensible as well.
Good job #ncfc (@tfid23)
