PAUL Hurst has told Boston United fans not to be deceived by Kevin Austin's advancing years after signing the defender on loan for a month yesterday.
Former Lincoln City centre-back Austin, 38, should play for the Pilgrims in their Blue Square Bet North clash at Workington today (3pm).
And joint-boss Hurst said that, much like United's capture of veteran striker Jason Lee last season, Austin, who has joined from Darlington, would prove to be an athletic addition to the Pilgrims squad.
"He's an experienced player, a very good player, and by all accounts still has a good change of pace," said Hurst, who revealed on-loan full-back Mark Robinson may be fit despite suffering an horrific gash to his ankle at Stalybridge on Tuesday.
Hurst also revealed Austin would be a likely starter.
"I haven't finalised the side with (fellow joint-boss) Rob Scott but I'd suggest he will more than likely play," said Hurst.
"I've spoken around and no one has had a bad word to say about him."