Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has launched a staunch defence of Gateshead FC goalkeeper James Montgomery after the Heed Army shot stopper was criticised for his part in the defining goal in the FA Trophy Final. Defender Louis Storey played a loose ball back to Montgomery on the brink of half-time with Halifax Town winger Jamie Cooke closing down the Gateshead keeper.
Montgomery's clearance looped up and into the back of the net with the Shaymen having to do very little for their winner. Both Storey and the Gateshead goalkeeper have been standout performers in their run to the FA Trophy Final, but a moment of madness will taint that view.
Montgomery in particular was singled out for criticism from BT Sport's commentators, much to the displeasure of Ramsdale. The England international was in attendance to watch the Non-League Finals day with the Heed beaten by a single goal margin, launching a staunch defence of the Gateshead goalkeeper on social media.
