Off To Doncaster

Iain has joined Doncaster Rovers in League One on loan until the end of the season. With Nige and Dickie ahead of Turner in the Everton pecking order, he will look to sample first team football while at Doncaster before pressing his claims next season. (18/03/05)

International Call Up

Iain has been included in the Scotland Under-21 squad for their match with Italy in Pavia on Friday, 25th March 2005. (17/03/05)

EXCLUSIVE - Chester City Captain, Paul Carden on Iain Turner

Iain helped Chester City win the Nationwide Conference with an unbeaten run. He also helped himself to a medal, having played in the last 12 games. We spoke to Chester City Captain, Paul Carden about Iain's time at The Deva Stadium.

Blue Kipper: How did the loan period come about?
Paul Carden: Our regular goalie broke his foot, so we were a bit short. Credit to the manager and the chairman for getting such a good replacement.

Blue Kipper: First Impressions?
Paul Carden: He was quiet when he first came, but his ability was all there to be seen. He trained very hard. You could see he was a great shot stopper. A lot of the lads fancy themselves from the edge of the box, but not many went past Iain.

Blue Kipper: What are his good points?
Paul Carden: He is very tall. About 6' 3" or 6' 4". He is very agile and his positional sense is good. Got a good attitude and is a good lad. Came out with us a few times. Great shot stopper.

Blue Kipper: What does he need to Improve?
Paul Carden: Although he's very tall, he's still quiet slim. He needs to put a bit of beef on. He goes back to Bellefield every day he has off to work on the weights with Chris Woods. He's quiet on the pitch. He needs to improve on that, but he's only 19. I used to be very quiet at that age.

Blue Kipper: Biggest Cock-up?
Paul Carden: I think it was against Burton and we battered them, but couldn't score. Our centre half played a simple back pass to Iain, but Iain being a bit gangly miss kicked the ball with his shin, then tried again. By this time a forward was closing him down. Iain miss kicked again and they scored. He was like a Giraffe.

Blue Kipper: Best Moment?
Paul Carden: There were a few. He kept us in games with some great saves. One stands out, when we were winning with minutes to go. We had to keep winning, as the chasing teams had games in hand, and they kept winning as well. A ball got put over the top and the fella was through, but Iain came rushing out and dived at his feet cleanly taking the ball, but clattered the forward as well. He was very brave and helped us keep on winning.

Blue Kipper: What about the future?
Paul Carden: We'd welcome him back here anytime. If he continues to improve like he has at Chester, I think he has all the attributes to make it to the top with Everton.

Thanks to Paul, who took time out of his busy schedule to spend half an hour with us in Jogger's back garden. Paul is having an operation on his knee this week. All at bluekipper.com wish him a speedy recovery. Cheers Cardy! (03/06/04)

Iain Turner Last Season