Experiment takes flight: Elderly goalkeeper, aged 54, steps into field for Dorking Wanderers non-professional squad
Dorking Wanderers Sign 54-Year-Old Goalkeeper for Upcoming Game
Dorking Wanderers are set to make an unusual addition to their squad as they prepare for their National League South clash with AFC Totton this weekend. The Surrey-based club has announced that they will sign Terry Dunn, a 54-year-old goalkeeper, on Monday.
Terry Dunn, a loyal supporter of Dorking Wanderers, will make his debut for the team after coming out of retirement. Dunn, who hung up his boots in 1997, has agreed to play just one game for the club due to the injury of their first-choice goalkeeper, Harrison Foulkes. Foulkes is set to be sidelined for four weeks due to a spleen injury.
Dunn is well known by those at Dorking Wanderers, having previously played for the club before joining them professionally. His former clubs also include North Holmwood FC. Dunn has won multiple promotions with local sides in and around the Surrey area.
Manager and chairman Marc White has stated that Dunn will make up for his lack of mobility with heart for the upcoming game. White returned to the dugout after serving a six-match touchline ban due to a sexist comment he made about women on a podcast.
The signing of Terry Dunn has generated excitement among fans, with many expressing their support for the club's unique decision. Stories like Terry Dunn's remind people why they love football – the passion, the camaraderie, and the unexpected twists and turns that the beautiful game can bring.
If you're a fan of Dorking Wanderers, you can catch their fly-on-the-wall football series 'Bunch of Amateurs' on YouTube. New episodes are uploaded every week, offering an insight into the day-to-day life of the club and its players.
Dorking Wanderers are aiming for promotion back to the National League after relegation in the 2023/24 season. The upcoming game against AFC Totton at Meadowbank will be an important step towards achieving that goal. Terry Dunn, with his years of experience and unwavering dedication to the club, will undoubtedly play a crucial role in the team's efforts.
Let's wish Terry Dunn the best of luck for his debut game and cheer on Dorking Wanderers as they strive for promotion!
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