Ramsbottom
has agreed a one-year contract that runs until June 2020.
The
23-year-old began his career as a youth with Tranmere Rovers and enjoyed stints
with Galway United in the Republic of Ireland and then National League sides
Barrow AFC and Macclesfield Town before signing for Alfreton in August 2018.
And
manager David Hopkin has now moved to bring the imposing 6`5” shot-stopper
north after he was recommended by new goalkeeping coach Dave Timmins.
He
told www.gmfc.net: “Through Dave’s contacts Sam was recommended to me. We
discussed his attributes and watched his clips, and I liked what I saw. We then
had him up for a chat and managed to get him signed.
“I’m
delighted. Sam has played non-league, which is not easy for a young goalkeeper
of 23. He’s 6`5”, has a great presence about him, speaks well, and wants to do
well.
“He’s
a student of football. Everything you ask him, he already knows. He knew this
club, the players … everything, so he’s gone and done his homework, too.
“He
also played with Jordan White at Barrow who I had at Livingston and spoke to
him. Jordan told him to go and work with me if he got the chance, and I take
that as a real compliment”. |