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Wayne Hennessey

Wayne Hennessey Wales and Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper.

Born:
24 JAN 1987
Place of Birth:
Bangor
School:
Beaumaris Primary School and Ysgol David Hughes
Famous For:
Wales and Wolves goalkeeper
Biography:

Wayne told us how his career developed: "I was always a goalie really, though I did play in outfield a bit. I was an Everton fan when I was little because I really loved Neville Southall. He was a great goalkeeper.

I started off playing for my primary school, but when I was in my final year I got scouted for Manchester United. You never know who's watching you play; this man called John Owen came up to me and my dad and asked if I'd be interested in going for a trial. It was every kid's dream.

They gave me the chance to sign for them so I wasn't able to play for my school or local team anymore in case I got injured. My dad was great. He drove me to Manchester a lot!

Then I moved to Manchester City and progressed through their academy before making my senior debut for Wolves. It was in a semi-final for the play-offs for the Championship! A bit of pressure. We lost, but I had a good game and I'm still Wolves' first choice goalie, even though I'm quite young at 22.

We're in the Premiership now and I can't wait. I'm really proud to be on the Wales team too. The gaffer's told us that he feels the youngsters can come through, which is good. We're doing well, especially with three Wolves players in the squad! My target is to make it to a big tournament like the World Cup or the European Cup.

The main thing about playing football, especially when you're younger, is to enjoy it. If you've got the talent, it will speak for itself. As a goalie I've still got to practise everything; my kicking, crosses, throws. But the main thing is to enjoy it.

My sister still lives in Llanddona and when I drive back I pass through Bangor and Beaumaris and it's lovely to come home. I'm really proud of where I come from."

Thanks to David James from Dolydd, Caernarfon, for nominating Wayne for the Hall of Fame.


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