Allinson Brings In New Keepers

Lee Allinson, manager of Pitching In Southern League Premier Division South club Hendon, was left with a goalkeeper crisis after Hafed Al-Droubi decided to hang up his gloves – at least for the time being.

Al-Droubi needs to step back from football to focus on some personal issues and Allinson moved swiftly to sign Aymen Azaze from Vanarama National League neighbours Barnet on a permanent deal until the end of the season and he made his debut at Merthyr Town on Saturday.

The 21-year-old Belgian penned his first professional contract with Barnet in December 2018 whilst a scholar with the Bees.

He caught the eye of the management staff during the 2018 pre-season, after several great performances, including two penalty saves in three days.

Since signing his first pro deal, he has regularly featured as the sub keeper within the senior side and made a total of 22 first team appearances.

The highly rated shot-stopper also played a key role in Barnet’s historic run in the FA Youth Cup in the 2019/20 campaign.

He spent time on loan at Hendon’s league rivals Beaconsfield Town in 2021/22 and this season has been out on a temporary basis with Bedford Town and Berkhamsted.

Allinson has also signed Manny Agboola on dual registration with Isthmian League Premier Division side Potters Bar Town.

The 24-year-old began his career with Reading before transferring his scholarship to Oxford United in 2015.

Whilst on the U`s books, he spent some time on loan at Hampton & Richmond Borough, Solihull Moors, North Leigh, Leatherhead, Staines Town and Banbury United.

He joined Billericay Town in the summer of 2019 before signing for Isthmian North side Romford in November 2019, switching to then-Isthmian South Central outfit Barking in March 2020 and then Southern Premier Division South side Chesham United in August 2021.

H re-joined Leatherhead in September 2021 and then switched to league rivals Corinthian-Casuals in February 2022 and then to Potters Bar in July 2022.

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