The oldest keeper in the league and possibly the world, he has now passed his 40th birthday and the grey hairs are starting to take their toll which has coincided with the arrival of his baby daughter Cully, who has been rushed to casualty several times after Snails dropped her whilst giving a bottle feed.
After conceding 69 goals last season of which he wasn’t at fault for 7 of them, he hopes his back doesn’t give out to continue for another season as County’s number 1. With a new kick added during the off season, where would we be without his legendary ‘come on you rip roaring rangers’ at the start of each game.
Would moving kids' football to a summer game help improve the development of young footballers?
Yes - better pitches mean a better chance to develop technique/skills
No - wouldn't make any real difference to development
Maybe - but I'd be worried about more injuries on firm pitches
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