ANDY is largely considered to be one of the brightest young goalkeeping coaches in the Barclays Premier League.

A dedicated and likeable character, the 34-year-old works closely with the Potters goalkeepers on a day-to-day basis at the Clayton Wood Training Ground helping aid their technical, tactical and physical abilities.

The former Tottenham Hotspur apprentice, who served as goalkeeping coach at Aston Villa prior to his move to Stoke, has built up friendships with a number of players within the game, as was proven by helping the Potters capture both Thomas Sorensen and Carlo Nash in recent years.