Loughborough missing Gibson

With the new national league season getting under way in England, it seems one team is not doing as well as perhaps they should be, is Loughborough. That could be due to their star starter Harry Gibson, who is on international duty, being away and therefore the same quality of saves not being made on a regular basis. It's quite a step up to this level, with the psychological requirements of mental strength and concentration levels as well as the ability to make those top level saves that others may not be able to reach or get to, and Gibson's deputy doesn't have the same experience levels as he does. The side have lost both games 4-1 in his absence (as far as I know!). Gibson being away with his junior side for internationals means that Loughborough are at risk without the same quality of goalkeeper and a change for the back four to get used to as well.

Gibson himself did go through the grindstone as expected of any young goalie getting a taste of this level, and will be away again with the build up to the Junior World Cup, so hopefully they will be able to defend more concisely as a team in his absence to ensure they get started with getting the points they need for their campaign this season.