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Probably a question for older fans on here. Watching the TV programme on channel 4 last week about the academy. Last week they focused on a young keeper (good luck to him) This set me thinking.

Who was the last goalkeeper we produced that went on to make a first team appearance? I’m thinking David Fry back in the 80’s or can anyone think of someone else.

 

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I’m sure Andy Woodman was an academy player, he was reserve keeper but don’t know if he actually played

 


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Originally posted by esox lucius

Probably a question for older fans on here. Watching the TV programme on channel 4 last week about the academy. Last week theyfocused on a young keeper (good luck to him) This set me thinking.

Who was the last goalkeeper we produced that went on to make a first team appearance? I’m thinking David Fry back in the 80’s or can anyone think of someone else.

I can't answer your post, but I did watch the programme that featured the young lad with the stutter, and, like you, I hope he makes it one day. Seemed a bright, pleasant prospect.

 


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It must be difficult for young goalkeepers because clubs tend to stick to proven performers who are first choice for years and they don't generally get injured so chances are limited without moving. Whereas a manager might put on a young outfield player who is able to hold onto his place it's much harder or an inexperienced keeper.
No idea what the answer is but how many Premier clubs have had homegrown goalkeepers? When they have the whole world to choose from they're surely more likely to buy in a replacement.
As others have said good luck to him.

 

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View Willo's Profile Willo Flag South coast - west of Brighton. 21 Aug 22 11.02am Send a Private Message to Willo Add Willo as a friend

Originally posted by Old Chap

I’m sure Andy Woodman was an academy player, he was reserve keeper but don’t know if he actually played

Andy Woodman was a graduate of the CPFC Academy but I have no recollection of him making his first team debut.
I am of the opinion that he once used to run a soccer school in Warlingham.

Edited by Willo (21 Aug 2022 11.03am)

 

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Originally posted by Willo

Andy Woodman was a graduate of the CPFC Academy but I have no recollection of him making his first team debut.
I am of the opinion that he once used to run a soccer school in Warlingham.

Edited by Willo (21 Aug 2022 11.03am)

He's currently manager of Bromley.
He co-wrote a book called Woody & Nord about his friendship with Gareth Southgate which mentioned Southgate's Nord nickname was because Wally Downes thought he sounded posh and Dennis Norden was the poshest person they could think of.

 

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View Apollofuzz's Profile Apollofuzz Flag On the edge of reason 21 Aug 22 12.27pm Send a Private Message to Apollofuzz Add Apollofuzz as a friend

He never made a first team appearance. He said he was so bad that in training wich ever side he was on got a two goal headstart.

Listen to "under the cosh" podcast with Andy Woodman some of the funiest stories ever. It's a great listen


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Andy Woodman was a graduate of the CPFC Academy but I have no recollection of him making his first team debut.
I am of the opinion that he once used to run a soccer school in Warlingham.

Edited by Willo (21 Aug 2022 11.03am)

Edited by Apollofuzz (21 Aug 2022 12.29pm)

 


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