National League South side Dorking Wanderers have signed 54-year-old «staunch supporter» Terry Dunn and say they intend to play him in goal against AFC Totton on Saturday.
His signing comes after first-team goalkeeper Harrison Foulkes suffered a «spleen injury.»
Dunn has previously played for several local clubs, being involved in multiple promotions according to a statement from Dorking, before retiring in 1997, a whopping 28 years ago.
«Playing in goal is like riding a bike — you never forget it. I still regularly play walking football,» Dunn said after signing for Dorking.
«As a Wanderers fan, no one will be trying harder than me to keep a clean sheet on Saturday.»
Dorking chairman and manager Marc White looked to put to bed any concerns fans may have over Dunn’s age.
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«In an era where passion comes in low quantities, what Terry lacks in mobility, he’ll make up for in heart — and for one game, we’re just going to have to get on with it,» White said.
Dorking have said «fans can expect» a new goalkeeper to arrive on a four-week loan on Monday. They sit 11th in National League South with 10 points from seven games thus far.
The side also boast a social media following over 10 times higher than the league they compete in, partly down to White’s prominence on the club’s TikTok account.
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