FORMER Colchester United goalkeeper Owen Goodman has joined AFC Wimbledon on a season-long loan from Premier League side Crystal Palace.
The 20-year-old shot stopper could face the U's for Wimbledon on the opening day of the new League Two campaign, after linking up with ex-Colchester favourite Johnnie Jackson at Plough Lane.
Goodman told the AFC Wimbledon website: “I’ve seen a lot of keepers come here and do well in the past, so that’s what I’m aspiring to.
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“I’ve heard nothing but positive things about the club.
"Bayzo is a character with an abundance of energy that is really going to drive me on to achieve great things.
“I feel that I’m a goalkeeper that can pulls off saves that others can’t make.
"I played 40 odd games in this league last season, so I feel excited for what the future holds for me with Wimbledon.
"The fans really get behind the team, it creates a terrifying atmosphere for the opposition."
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Goodman was one of the U’s highest appearance makers last season, after joining them on a season-long loan from Palace.
He played 40 league and cup games, in what was his first loan move away from Palace.
Jackson told the AFC Wimbledon website: “We’ve had to be patient to get Owen in but we were always really sure that he is the man we want.
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"It’s great to get him in with the group.
"He’s experienced the level after having a good spell with Colchester last season. Crystal Palace have really high hopes for him.
"It’s a natural progression for him to come and join us and hopefully he will be a big player for us.
"We now have two really good goalkeepers in the building.”
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