Another goalkeeper that has moved clubs recently, which slipped my mind, is Gary Noble moving to Indian Gym. Even if Mason continues to hold back old father time, he will retire at some point, and having a capable second choice and options is handy for planning ahead!
The Gym had quite a goalkeeper log jam the other side of Christmas and it seemed confusing over the need to have so many goalkeepers around. But with Dowse leaving as well in January, that jam has begun clearing up. Bahia had already joined West Herts but even then there was quite a few in the depth chart. Whilst players can share playing time more easily, benching rather than getting crucial game time can be a huge difference maker and when training simulating reality just doesn't cut it, something's got to give. And in most cases, that's making moves to opening up playing opportunities.
For now, Noble has opened up playing opportunities for himself, with Reading's goalkeeping department stacking up with recent additions, and Tommy holding down the first team place with some great performances, and should be able to learn a fair amount from a mentor like Simon.
The Gym had quite a goalkeeper log jam the other side of Christmas and it seemed confusing over the need to have so many goalkeepers around. But with Dowse leaving as well in January, that jam has begun clearing up. Bahia had already joined West Herts but even then there was quite a few in the depth chart. Whilst players can share playing time more easily, benching rather than getting crucial game time can be a huge difference maker and when training simulating reality just doesn't cut it, something's got to give. And in most cases, that's making moves to opening up playing opportunities.
For now, Noble has opened up playing opportunities for himself, with Reading's goalkeeping department stacking up with recent additions, and Tommy holding down the first team place with some great performances, and should be able to learn a fair amount from a mentor like Simon.
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