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MANILA, Philippines – After being club-less since his departure from his long-time club Fulham FC, Filipino-English goalkeeper Neil Etheridge has found a new home with the Football League One team Oldham Athletic AFC.
According to a post released on the club’s website on Thursday, October 30, the Latics confirmed that they have signed Etheridge on a “on a short-term contract, subject to Football League clearance.”
The former Filipino international booter had already made his mark before in the lower tiers of English football after being loaned by Fulham to Charlton Athletic, Bristol Rovers and Crewe Alexandra.
As per reports, Etheridge’s contract with the Latics will be until December 30. He is already scheduled to be included in the club’s line-up for their game against Bristol City on Saturday.
“It is a good signing for us,” Oldham Athletic Manager Lee Johnson said in his statement posted on the club’s website. “He has a decent reputation in football and he’s a good goalkeeper that is lacking a bit of experience.”
Etheridge posted on his Twitter account his delight about his new home.
It's a pleasure to have signed for @OfficialOAFC A great club with great fans! pic.twitter.com/CgAEdKQE6l
— Neil Etheridge (@Neil38Etheridge) October 30, 2014The 24-year-old’s international career with the Philippines’ hit a brick wall after being left off the Azkals’ line-up for the Peace Cup that was held in Manila this past September. – Rappler.com
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