Dorking Wanderers say they intend to hand 54-year-old fan Terry Dunn a debut in goal in their National League South fixture against AFC Totton on Saturday.
Dunn, who has previously played for several local clubs, hung up his gloves in 1997 but has signed a short-term contract with first-team goalkeeper Harrison Foulkes ruled out for up to four weeks with a spleen injury.
The club say they expect to bring in a new loan goalkeeper on Monday but were unable to secure a more suitable replacement for Foulkes for this weekend.
Dorking described Dunn as a “staunch supporter” and “multiple promotion winner” at local level in a statement on their website.
“Playing in goal is like riding a bike – you never forget it,” said Dunn.
“I still regularly play walking football. As a Wanderers fan, no-one will be trying harder than me to keep a clean sheet on Saturday.”
Long-serving club chairman and first-team manager Marc White, who is known for being a loud and at times controversial voice in the non-league game, said: “What Terry lacks in mobility, he’ll make up for in heart – and for one game, we’re just going to have to get on with it.”
