Reece Hobbs has been urged to make the Margate No.1 shirt his own by player-boss Ben Greenhalgh, and it seems the young goalkeeper is on the cusp of a major breakthrough at the club.
With his impressive performances between the sticks, Hobbs has been catching the eye of the Margate coaching staff, and Greenhalgh has been quick to offer words of encouragement to the talented youngster.
The player-boss has been impressed by Hobbs' distribution, shot-stopping ability, and overall command of the penalty area, and he believes the goalkeeper has all the qualities needed to establish himself as the club's first-choice stopper.
Greenhalgh's endorsement will undoubtedly provide a welcome boost to Hobbs' confidence, and the goalkeeper will be eager to repay his manager's faith by producing a string of solid displays for the club.
As the season wears on, Margate will be looking to mount a serious challenge for promotion, and a reliable goalkeeper will be crucial to their hopes of success.
With Hobbs staking his claim for the No.1 shirt, the club's fans will be hoping that the youngster can continue to develop and improve, providing a safe pair of hands behind theMargate defense.
Only time will tell if Hobbs can establish himself as the club's long-term first-choice goalkeeper, but for now, he seems to be going from strength to strength.
And with Greenhalgh's guidance and support, there is every reason to believe that Hobbs can make the most of his opportunity and become a key player for Margate in the years to come.