Kasper's back

Chris Casper swooped to take the Danish keeper - son of Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel - on a three-month loan from Manchester City, and put him straight into the squad to face Grimsby Town this weekend.

The 19-year-old shot-stopper spent three months on loan at Bury towards the end of last season, proving a hit with fans as the club successfully fought against relegation.

During a 15-game spell, Schmeichel conceded only 13 goals, and he admitted the relationships he forged with the Shakers supporters helped convince him to return to the town.the Carling Cup - Full match report on "I have had a few offers from other places but the right move didn't come up. When something concrete came up here I grabbed it right away," he said.

"I could have gone somewhere else and maybe not performed to my best because I didn't know the place.

"I have always liked Bury's stadium. The whole place has got character, the fans are great, I love it here."

Schmeichel was pushed on to the periphery at the City of Manchester Stadium after the club signed Sweden international Andreas Isaksson in the summer.

His only rival at Gigg Lane for a first team place will be current number one Alan Fettis, and manager Casper said the competition will bring the best out of both players.

"I think it is a good time for Kasper to come and join us," he said. "He will add strength to the squad, which I think we need.

"We will bring him in first and then see where we go. It's competition for places and an excellent addition to the squad."

Schmeichel left the club on the final day of last season, having secured their Football League future with a 2-2 draw at Notts County.

The club enquired during the summer about taking Schmeichel on a season-long loan, but were told by Manchester City that he would only be loaned out to clubs playing at a higher level.

Casper, who once said he would "swim the Channel" to get the keeper back at the club, kept in contact and was quick to make his move once City's stance had changed.