Garforth Town’s ‘Superman’ goalkeeper Toby Wells is the subject of this week’s Player Profile.
Wells recently celebrated his 100th appearance for the Miners and is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division.
Name
Toby Wells
Current Club
Garforth Town
Previous Club
Pickering Town
Position
Goalkeeper
Age
28
Day Job
Technical instructor (wheelchair services North Yorkshire)
Best Mate in Football
Sam Denton and Lee Turner! They are old school boys who love the game as well as a pint after.
Team You Support
The Arsenal.
Biggest Influence on Football Career
My parents as a child I traveled all over and for them to commit to taking me is a massive trigger to try be the best I can! Also working with CFD (city football development) Nelly (Neil Sanderson) and Bob Whitwell, Russ Howarth coached me for hours on a Friday and gave me opportunities that I will always be grateful for.
Career Highlight
Reaching the North Riding cup final with Pickering Town. Playing at the at a professional stadium is always a dream come true, unfortunately we lost 3-1 to Whitby Town.
Most Memorable Game
Most memorable game I’ve played is was for Garforth against Harrogate Railway! We drew 2-2 and I saved two penalties against Sean Hunter and Sam Barker who in a few weeks were wearing the same colours.
Lowest Moment
Probably falling out of love with the game, I was with Marshy (Paul Marshall) at Pickering but couldn’t commit to traveling each week! I ended up playing left back for Tadcaster Magnets, before Rob Hunter got me back playing in the NCEL for Garforth.
Biggest Regret in Football
You can’t have any regrets really in football,as long as your enjoying yourself and play football with a smile and set your self goals to exceed that season! Football can be tough at times! It’s a long season and always opportunities!
Funniest Moment in Football
One of the funniest moments in football was the first 15 minutes of one of Marshy’s first games away (for Garforth)! Struggling for a team, he brought his lad Charlie in! Think he left his touch in the car for that fifteen minutes! He went on two score two I believe, and hasn’t looked back, he’s got the desire and hopefully will progress through the leagues.
First semi-professional manager
First non league manager was Mitch Cook, a no nonsense old scold manager, he had the respect of all the players! He’s had some good teams and players along the way.
Most Memorable Save
My first save is the most memorable we were playing against Heanor For Pickering I was only 16 and Kev Martin got injured I had to step up! I made a save to my right from a header at a corner six yards out! Think we went on to win the game!
First Red Card
My first red card was not to long ago just before the second look down! I had a rush of blood and came charging out unfortunately for the Maltby player I caught him in the chest with my shoulder after realising I wasn’t getting there. After that think i served a 9 month ban! With no football being played!
What do you want to achieve in football in the future?
Just keep enjoying football and playing with a good set of lads that want the best for the club.
Favourite Non League Ground
Favourite non league ground would have to be Pickering or Garforth bias maybe! They are both similar always a great playing service and a following that would cheer and follow all over.
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