Garforth Town goalkeeper Michael Bathurst
Name: Michael Bathurst
Age: 23
Nationality: American
Position: Goalkeeper
Current Club: Garforth Town (also a RIASA player)
Previous Clubs: Whitman College (Washington)
Best mate in football: Jack Morgan, John Fleming, Cooper Schumacher, Daniel Okhuwalo and Danny Smith from back home.
Career Highlight: Earning the opportunity to train with Barnsley’s first team.
Lowest Moment in football: Fracturing my skull in match which meant a long road to recovery.
Most Memorable game: When we (Whitman College) won at Whitworth University in 2010. It was our first win over Whitworth in a decade.
What do you hope to achieve in your future football career?: Winning leagues at the highest possible level.
Funniest moment: My funniest moment occurred at my own expense in training. There was a shot that bounced off the post and then hit me in the face. It bloodied my nose and the ball went into the goal.
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