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esox lucius Deal 21 Aug 22 9.58am
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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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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Old Chap Orpington 21 Aug 22 10.07am
I’m sure Andy Woodman was an academy player, he was reserve keeper but don’t know if he actually played Trivial fact - Palace used to win 5-1 at least once a season, maybe next season?
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Orpington 21 Aug 22 10.07am

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

Trivial fact - Palace used to win 5-1 at least once a season, maybe next season?

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Palace Old Geezer Midhurst 21 Aug 22 10.15am
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. Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.
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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.

Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.

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Teddy Eagle 21 Aug 22 10.41am
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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21 Aug 22 10.41am

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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Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 21 Aug 22 11.02am
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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South coast - west of Brighton. 21 Aug 22 11.02am

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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Teddy Eagle 21 Aug 22 11.35am
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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21 Aug 22 11.35am

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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Apollofuzz On the edge of reason 21 Aug 22 12.27pm
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 quote=Willo;3740468] 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) I ride a GS scooter with my hair cut neat I wear my war time coat in the wind and sleet.
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On the edge of reason 21 Aug 22 12.27pm

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

quote=Willo;3740468]

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)

I ride a GS scooter with my hair cut neat
I wear my war time coat in the wind and sleet.

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