In a move similar to that of his predecessor (George Harris) at East Grinstead, who went to play for Fareham where he has been a rock for their defence, Potton has left the Premier league side and joined Sevenoaks in their national league push this season. With EG signing Patrick Smith from Cannock and him taking the position of incumbent first choice goalkeeper, a move seemed likely for regular playing time (I don't know too many national league goalkeepers that are happy to bench!) and with Giles Deakin there already, various connections made the move obvious.
Potts brings with him a wealth of experience (playing in Euro Hockey League action along with Premier league apperances) and an elite level playing standard (being involved in the England squad when Brothers was unavailable and a broken toe removing other options for cover for example). With him to organise the defence, Sevenoaks can really benefit and attack with confidence in not conceding.
Interestingly, the coaching staff have gone ahead with giving both Giles and Potts playing time during games, rather than a game split (i.e. one game on, one game off) between the duo. This is interesting because of how the defence has to respond to the changes, and the affect it has on the goalkeepers.
Like changing a QB (quarter back) in American Football as a parallel as the goalkeeper is the bedrock of the defensive line, the goalkeepers themselves have to work on their concentration and effort, giving it all they've got for their half, whilst being alert to any dangers. They also need to communicate well with their defenders and come to an understanding to match their playstyles so that the defence gets used to the goalkeeper behind them for the next 35 minutes and so on, if continued throughout the season.
Given their league position so far (joint third), I'm sure they can go into the second half of the season with confidence pushing for winning results.
Potts is sure to be acknowledged for his efforts, with his indoor experience coming in handy as well with the Oaks' success in the Super Sixes currently.
Potts brings with him a wealth of experience (playing in Euro Hockey League action along with Premier league apperances) and an elite level playing standard (being involved in the England squad when Brothers was unavailable and a broken toe removing other options for cover for example). With him to organise the defence, Sevenoaks can really benefit and attack with confidence in not conceding.
Interestingly, the coaching staff have gone ahead with giving both Giles and Potts playing time during games, rather than a game split (i.e. one game on, one game off) between the duo. This is interesting because of how the defence has to respond to the changes, and the affect it has on the goalkeepers.
Like changing a QB (quarter back) in American Football as a parallel as the goalkeeper is the bedrock of the defensive line, the goalkeepers themselves have to work on their concentration and effort, giving it all they've got for their half, whilst being alert to any dangers. They also need to communicate well with their defenders and come to an understanding to match their playstyles so that the defence gets used to the goalkeeper behind them for the next 35 minutes and so on, if continued throughout the season.
Given their league position so far (joint third), I'm sure they can go into the second half of the season with confidence pushing for winning results.
Potts is sure to be acknowledged for his efforts, with his indoor experience coming in handy as well with the Oaks' success in the Super Sixes currently.
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