Brentford have signed Dutch defender Pim Balkestein on loan ahead of Saturday's home fixture with Walsall.
Arriving on-loan from Roy Keane's Ipswich Town, Balkestein won the 'Most Improved Player' at Portman Road last season.
Having appeared in two pre-season friendlies in two season's against 'The Bees', Pim has caught the eye. It is expected he will make his debut in Brentford's home game with Walsall on Saturday, provided clearence arrives on-time.
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Pim Balkestein (Ipswich) Information
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Date of birth
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Wednesday, 29th April 1987
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Height
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6.3
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Place of birth
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Gouda, Netherlands
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Weight
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Nationality
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Netherlands
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Position
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Defence
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Comments
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Squad No.
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15
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Recent Career History By Club (1999 onwards)
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Team
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Debut | Apps (+ sub) | Goals | Yellows | Reds | |
| 09 Aug 2008 | 24 (6) | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
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Recent Career History By Season (1999 onwards)
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Season
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First App. | Apps (+ sub) | Goals | Yellows | Reds | |
| 09 Aug 2009 | 7 (0) | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 09 Aug 2008 | 17 (6) | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
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Appearances 24 (+ 6 as sub); Goals 0; Yellow cards 4; Red cards 0
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