Dorking sign 54-year-old fan as goalkeeper amid injury crisis

Friday - 05/09/2025 09:03

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.

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Sep 5, 2025, 12:53 PM

Terry Dunn (left), returns to football 28 years after retiring from the game. Dorking Wanderers FC

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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