Transfer rumours aside, one key goalkeeper transfer is Allan Dick joining Southgate, with Pinner moving to Holcombe as one of their big summer signings. In Allan, Southgate have an experienced goalkeeper with international experience that has experience of playing in the Premier division with a season of games whilst at Surbiton. As far as I remember correctly, Allan work sees him coaching juniors as part of junior development in the East of London, so travel wise he'd be a little closer than driving down to Kent for the commute at least!
Ironically it's at a strange time for Allan who is moving away from international hockey; if he looked to postpone his retirement, the move to Southgate would help with his development possibilities and international selection competition. With Hibbert stepping down, there was a big void between the posts being left and Southgate have made an astute signing to bring him in as a replacement. Allan is at a peak age for a goalkeeper and he has a lot of experience to back up his credentials but also to offer a calm and concise mind behind his defence as they look to retain their Premier league season in their first season back in a little while (seemingly yo-yoing between the two!).
Ironically it's at a strange time for Allan who is moving away from international hockey; if he looked to postpone his retirement, the move to Southgate would help with his development possibilities and international selection competition. With Hibbert stepping down, there was a big void between the posts being left and Southgate have made an astute signing to bring him in as a replacement. Allan is at a peak age for a goalkeeper and he has a lot of experience to back up his credentials but also to offer a calm and concise mind behind his defence as they look to retain their Premier league season in their first season back in a little while (seemingly yo-yoing between the two!).
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