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Door Open For SA Goalkeeper In Europe

Door Open For SA Goalkeeper In Europe

Jethren Barr has left Drogheda United.

South African goalkeeper Jethren Barr would have certainly wanted to stay on at Drogheda United, but he did not leave the club with a heavy heart.

Barr sounds grateful for the title he spent with the club and he is now looking forward to his next adventure in Europe, after being part of the Drogheda side that won the FAI Cup

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The former Maritzburg United and Bidvest Wits goalkeeper was on the books of Drogheda in the Ireland Premier Division for a season. The club did not renew his contract when it expired at the end of November, but he remains grateful for the experience there.

During the season, Barr sustained an injury which kept him out for a few months. By the time he came bac from injury, the club had signed another goalkeeper and it was not easy to get back into the team. 

"Drogheda was good. I really enjoyed my time there. The supporters were close with us and we were close with them. It was a nice experience playing there," Barr told the Siya crew.

"Ultimately, the injury that I got, which kept me out for four-five months, was just unlucky. I lost my place after that, and they ended up signing another goalkeeper who did well. It was a nice experience, and it was a tough league, especially for goalkeepers because it's physical and demanding with the shots you face.

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"I am looking forward to what's next. I am happy I won the cup with them. I am happy that I left the club in a very good way."

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