IDIOT'S GUIDE

No.5: Kevin Dearden by Ben Williams

• Appearance: Sumo wrestler would be a little harsh, but I’d say he looks more like the guy you’d see propping up the bar in the Turf than Wrexham’s new man between the sticks.
• Attitude: Let’s his defence know when they’ve done something wrong, which can only be a good thing, but is sometimes too quick to blame others for his, admittedly rare, errors.
• Style: Surprisingly agile for a man of his physique, Kevin is not afraid to dive at the feet of oncoming strikers, is more than competent from crosses and corners, and makes his fair share of spectacular saves.
• Best moment in a red (well, yellow) shirt: Hasn’t had many outstanding games as yet (for a definition of ‘outstanding’ see Cartwright at Maine Road last season) but has been consistently solid as the last line of defence, and gives his back-four a confidence which was lacking last season.
• Worst moment in a red shirt: Dropping a cross straight to one of his former Brentford teammates which effectively lost us the game earlier this season.
• Image: Cockney tough guy without an eating disorder.
• Claim to fame: Played a major part in his first taste of Wrexham giant-killing v Boro.
• Friends say: Excellent shot-stopper, solid, dependable, not afraid to organise his defence and put right their mistakes.
• Enemies say: Too small to be a top-class keeper - could do with cutting down on the pies.
• Fame prospects: Perhaps too late to make a name for himself as a top Premiership keeper, perhaps could cut it in the First Division, but that’s looking increasingly unlikely if he stays at Wrexham!!
• Sex appeal: Definitely NOT applicable!!
• Value in current market: Between £150,000 and £200,000.
• Describe him in three words only: Fat, solid, dependable.