GOALKEEPER Jake Cole, 22, yesterday completed the formalities on a three-month loan deal from Championship side QPR.

Boss Darren Patterson, who is good friends with Rangers manager Ian Dowie and his assistant Tim Flowers, brought Cole in after No 1 Billy Turley was ruled out of the start of their Blue Square Premier campaign as he continues to recover from the shoulder surgery he had during the summer.

Cole said he was delighted with the way his move to United had gone, having yet to concede a goal in his two friendlies against Brackley and Banbury.

"I've enjoyed the first two games and I've kept two clean sheets, which I'm happy with," he said.

"It's nice to be playing some competitive games.

"I've not been tested too much as yet, but I'd like to show people what I can do by making a few saves.

"I've been sent out on loan to play regular football and that's what I'm looking forward to here."