Joe Hart announced as goalkeeping coach for EFL club out of nowhere
Ex-England goalkeeper Joe Hart has stepped in as Shrewsbury Town’s goalkeeper coach for their match at Salford City.
To the surprise of many, Hart was seen on the pitch prior to kick off at the Peninsula Stadium on Tuesday evening draped in a Shrewsbury Town tracksuit.
And it didn’t take long for the club to confirm that Hart was filling in for one night only to assist in goalkeeper Matt Cox’s pre-match preparations.
Shrewsbury boss Gavin Cowan said: “I have spoken to Joe recently when I got appointed. We (coaching team) have been speaking about how just sometimes appointments take a bit of time.
“We were picking Joe’s brains on goalkeeper situations and it’s just a mate wanting to help mates.
“He offered to come down and be a part of what we are doing. It is just another confirmation of the class act that he is.
“He is a very humble guy and has stayed very grounded after having a lot of professional success over the years.
“Personally he is a fantastic guy. He’s not too far away – I know he is a busy guy – but it has still taken a lot to be here.
“But it was the first thing that he wanted to do – ‘can I offer my help and expertise’.
“He will be coming in to help us and really try to drive us towards three points.”
The League Two side are without a permanent goalkeeper coach following the departure of Brian Jensen.
More to follow…
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