On loan Swindon Town goalkeeper Wes Foderingham is aiming to become the first Swindon keeper to keep six consecutive clean sheets in the league since 1968.
The recent feat has seen the Robins climb into the playoff places but Foderingham insists there is no pressure to keep the run going. Speaking to BBC radio Wiltshire he said, “The main thing is the three points, if I do get six on Saturday then that would be great but if I don't I won't lose sleep over it.”
Foderingham is currently on loan from Npower Championship side Crystal Palace and had not made a Football League appearance before arriving at the County Ground. His debut, a 2-0 victory over Accrington Stanley, marked the start of the superb run which coincided with Swindon’s march up the table - with 13 points from the last five matches. The only time that the former Fulham youth product has picked the ball out of his net so far was during last Saturday’s FA Cup mauling of Huddersfield, in which the Robins triumphed 4-1. He added, “It was a good goal so at least it wasn't a clanger from me, I was going to concede sooner or later, I was just happy that we got the win.”
With Swindon adapting to life in League Two following relegation, Foderingham admits that the pressure was certainly on as soon as he arrived. He continued, “This is my first experience in the Football League and to start on a positive note with five clean sheets is fantastic for me. I felt a lot of pressure coming here at the start because I hadn't been on loan in the League before I felt a certain pressure to do well and prove myself.” His dream start to life in League Two has given Foderingham the self belief to maximise his time at the Robins. He concluded, “To come out of the games playing well and keeping clean sheets has done me the world of good and I feel really confident now.”
Swindon travel to AFC Wimbledon on Saturday looking to maintain their excellent recent progress, and fans are hoping the Robins’ inconsistent away form won’t scupper any chance of their side grabbing the headlines and equalling the club record.
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