Jake Cole, the 6ft 3ins tall goalkeeper, who has played the last 10 games on loan with Barnet, has returned to Queen's Park Rangers after a month at Underhill ... with a ringing endorsement from Ian Hendon for his role in keeping the Bees in League 2 next season.

Hendon said:"I am more than grateful for the role he has played in ensuring our safety ... I have spoken to him and am hopeful that we can sign him permanently".

The 23-year-old Cole, who has managed three clean sheets in his 10 games, said when he arrived that he just wanted to play League football and not sit on a bench. He has played just eight first team games at Rangers in five years.

He told Hendon he has "loved his time here". Cole, who took over the No 1 squad shirt from Rob Beckwith, has proved a big hit with Barnet supporters.

Cole's departure leaves Hendon with a goalkeeping choice between Ran Kadoch and 37-year-old Lee Harrison for the remaining three matches.


Dennis Signy