WOKINGHAM & EMMBROOK FC goalkeeper Sean Woodward marked his 250th appearance for the Sumas on Saturday.
Woodward, who joined the Sumas at the age of 11 in the youth section, performed superbly for the Sumas in their Combined Counties Premier North clash against Ascot United at Lowther Road on Saturday, despite falling to late defeat.
Woodward won several league and cup titles for the club before progress to the Allied Counties team where he enjoyed success in the league and county cup.
Since making the step up to the first-team he has helped the team to two promotions and two Reading Senior Cup triumphs.
Director of football and former first-team manager Dan Bateman said: “Woody is an exceptional shot stopper and without question one of the best keepers around.
“I always used to say Woody was worth 10 points a season and to be honest I think it was probably more.
“Some of the saves I have seen him make in games and in training have been incredible and I’ve lost track of the number of times opponent managers used to bemoan ‘that keeper.’
“On top of his unquestionable ability, Woody is also one of the nicest guys you could hope to meet and a manager’s dream. His loyalty to the Sumas despite numerous offers has been exceptional and even on the very rare occasion he has found himself out of the first-team he has jumped at the opportunity to play for the ressies which is a true measure of the man.”
