GSD's Darren Ford said " We are delighted to work with PRO-GK to supply the young goalkeepers at Rochdale will a superb glove , the lads 1st saw the gloves at the start of the season and have been very pleased with the performance of there gloves this season.
Below is a picture of the lads with Gk Coach Darren Ford
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Some images of Auckland City's Jacob Spoonley and Paul Gothard from the FIFA World Club Cup
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It was a great weekend for PRO-GK endorsee Carly Telford who played a vital part in Leeds Carnegie's 2-0 win over fellow F.A Women's Premier Leaguers Chelsea to make it through to the Women's League Cup Final
The England International was in superb form and will now look forward to the Final against Everton
Carly after her Player Of The Match performance against Arsenal in the Women's F.A Cup Final
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PRO-GK Endorsee has this week signed on loan with Scottish 1st division Dunfermline Athletic. The former Scotland Under 21 international played his part in a 2-1 win away to Queen of the South.
A interview with Chris can be seen below (with thanks to dafc.co.uk)
Following his on-loan signing Chris Smith was delighted to return to competitive football in Dunfermline's game at Dumfries on Tuesday night. Apart for a closed doors game against Falkirk three weeks ago the St Mirren player has been out for over eight months with a knee ligament injury. Before boarding the team coach outside Palmerston, the keeper had a few words for the website:-
"It was good although I have just spoken to the Manager and said that I am very very rusty. It was good to get a game since that's just my second game in eight months, hopefully there is better to come because I wasn't happy with it. I wasn't happy with how I did in the first hour to 70 minutes. I just need to get that match experience back again. Hopefully I can pick it up again for Saturday.
"The boys in front of me were outstanding - the defenders were brilliant, everybody played their part and did really well. It was a great result on a very heavy park that didn't give much of a chance to play football. I am delighted with a 2-1 win down here."
He made his debut in First Division football with the Buddies but that was only two end of season games against Ross County and St Johnstone in 2005. Nevertheless he was well aware of the tightness of that division and the enormity of his task against the league leaders. The slippery ball in horrid first half conditions did not make for a comfortable baptism for the new keeper but he played that down:-
"I had a couple of saves but they were just straight forward. I am looking forward to playing as many games for Dunfermline just now for the short space of time that I am here. Hopefully I can do well and help them push up the table."
The 23 year-old keeper's last match for St Mirren was in March when he was part of the successful cup win over Celtic. He will be at East End Park until mid January and added:-
"The Manager has brought me in and hopefully I can repay him by putting in some good performances."
Chris certainly gave his all on his Pars debut but there were fears when he required treatment in added time. A collision with Queens striker, Derek Holmes meant that he sustained a cut to his right ear:-
"That's part and parcel, I'll take that any day of the week as long as we get a win. I have played with wee Burkie and know a lot of them from playing against them at youth level. They are a good bunch of lads and hopefully I will do well."
After 80 appearances for Dunfermline, Paul Gallacher moved to St Mirren in the summer and the on loan keeper says that the former Pars keeper has made a massive influence on Chris' development since his arrival there in the summer.
"Gall is a great guy. I think the Manager spoke to him before bringing me here and Gall said some nice things. He is a real professional and will do well for St Mirren. He has been by far the best performer this season and I am sure that he can go further."
Despite making nearly 100 appearances for the Paisley club, the competition for the Saints goalkeeper's shirt will not be easy for Chris given Paul Gallacher's success in the SPL with Gus MacPherson's team; success that saw him called up into the international squad after an absence of over over five years.
"I have been ready to go and play games for about the last two months but trying to get games organised is not easy when there is no reserve league in the SPL."
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Dale you were given your opportunity during midweek, getting your chance back in the team.
Yeah that's the thing, obviously I've been working hard, its been disappointing not playing, watching it from the sides, but I feel as though I've come back stronger, I just want to keep my place in the team and will be working hard to do that.
It must be a little bit strange going away with England C when you didn't have a place in the club side at the time.
Yeah, a little bit frustrating, but I knew all I had to do was concentrate on working hard and doing the right things and just getting on with it and its paid off.
I just know myself I've got to take every opportunity that comes and grasp it with both hands. I'm still a young lad and I'm still learning but it's a learning curve, and I feel like I've come back stronger.
Fair play to Nathan as well, me and him work hard together and I've learnt quite a lot from him.
It's a strange situation for a goalkeeper isn't it, compared to outfield players, because there's only the one place, and its not like you can come on to have 20 minutes at the end really.
Yeah that's the thing, its harder for a goalkeeper, when you make mistakes you get looked at, but that's the only way you get your chance, obviously if another goalkeeper makes a mistake or gets injured, but you've just got to sit tight and work hard.
Is there a good bond between the goalkeepers here?
Yeah, we work hard in training, there's a bit of banter between the goalkeepers union, so we all stick together.
Did Nathan say anything to you about gaining your place back on Tuesday?
Nathan wished me luck, which was excellent from him, because he's a nice lad. He just encouraged me to go out there and show everyone what I can do, he's got full confidence in my ability, which is a pleasing thing.
Presumably you have as well?
Yeah that's the thing, no-one had to say a lot to me on Tuesday night, I just wanted to go out and grasp the chance and hopefully I've done that.
It was only a couple of weeks ago there was talk of you possibly going out on loan?
I had quick chat with the Manager about it, but that's it really. Its hard as a goalkeeper if you are not playing, you just need to get your eye in and confidence up.
Once you are in you've got to stay in, and we'll just see how it goes from here.
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It will be a action packed F.A Cup weekend with no less than 7 Endorsee's involved in 2nd round fixtures today
Northwhich Victoria's Curtis Aspden will be wearing the Revolution Aqua in his sides home Fixture with League One Lincoln City. The game will be screened live on ITV1 (KO 12.30)
Brighton & Hove Albion V Rushden & Diamonds (Dale Roberts/Nathan Abbey)
Hereford United (Adam Bartlett) V Colchester United
Gillingham (Alan Julian) V Burton Albion
Rotherham United V Luton Town (Shane Gore)
Cambridge United (Danny Potter) V York City
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PRO-GK are proud to announce that The Hub London have agreed to sponsor the Brand's goalkeeper academy until the end of the season.
The PRO-GK Goalkeeper Academy is based at playfootball.net in Southend and has over 30 goalkeepers attending weekly sessions.
The Hub London's Dave Marrable said " its great for us to be involved with PRO-GK's goalkeeper academy as we really like what they are doing. They have links with a lot of professional clubs , this give's local goalkeepers a great chance to get snapped up , we are very keen for young goalkeepers to progress , they also have top notch facilities over at playfootball.net , we have been very impressed with what we have seen.
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GOALKEEPER Alan Marriott firmly erased the memory of last week's costly penatly against Histon with two wonder saves to keep Stags in the FA Cup on Saturday.
Marriott pulled off a superb save from point blank range to deny the lively Platt on the hour mark.
And moments later the on-form shot-stopper denied Stonehouse with a diving save to his left to keep Stags' cup hopes alive.
Speaking after the game Marriott said: "Forest Green had the better of the possession and chances and will be disappointed.
"It was one of those days today. I was up at 6am to get to Mansfield and it has been a long day for the team.
"But people working 9am to 5pm work much harder than footballers do, so we cannot use that as an excuse.
"When you are 1-0 down in goal, you have lost your clean sheet and have nothing else to lose so it takes the pressure off a bit.
"When you make a mistake it is always nice to bounce back the following game.
"I did not think it was a penalty against Histon. Their striker was looking for the penalty and conned the referee."
Stags now face the Gloucestershire outfit at Field Mill in 10 days time, with Marriott confident of victory.
"We are confident that we can progress. We have beaten them before, but we cannot get carried away and think that the job is done.
With thnaks to www.chad.co.uk
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PRO-GK are proud to announce that Auckland City Goalkeepers Paul Gothard and Jacob Spoonley along with GK Coach Simon Eaddy have signed contracts with the brand to wear PRO-GK for the 2009/2010 NZ season
PRO-GK's Glen Johnson said "Its superb for PRO-GK as i now feel we are starting to kick on as a globally recognised brand. To have these 3 guys wearing our products is fantastic as they are all respected Gk's in New Zealand. Its the start of a great relationship with them and a club like Auckland City."
Auckland are competing in this years Fifa World Club Cup held in UAE.
30 November 2009 - Team departs Auckland for Training Camp and friendly game in Doha, Qatar
4 December - Team departs Doha for Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi, UAE
4 December - 8 December, Team is in camp, residing at the Beach Rotana Hotel located in downtown Abu Dhabi
9 December - Auckland City FC vs Al Ahli, Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium 8pm kick-off
If the team is not successful in this match they will depart Abu Dhabi for Auckland on 10 December
If the team is successful in this match they are guaranteed at least two further matches at the tournament on 12 December at Zayed Stadium and on 16 December at Zayed Stadium.
Jacob , Simon and Paul
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