Goalkeeping coach Steve Hale leaves Swindon Town

Long serving goalkeeper coach Steve Hale has today confirmed he is to part ways with Swindon Town, after working with the club for the past nine years.

Hale has worked with multiple goalkeepers during his time with the Robins, including this season's cohort Lawrence Vigouroux, Tyrell Belford and most recently impressive youngster  Will Henry.

Other players who have benefitted from Hale's tutelage, including Jared Thompson and Jamie Stephenson, each sealed respective Premiership moves following their time spent with Swindon Town.

Hale will now join up with former Swindon Town manager Mark Cooper at Conference Premier finalists Forest Green Rovers.

Mark Cooper announces his new coaching staff – Assistant Manager Scott Lindsey, Head of Goalkeeping Steve Hale & Fitness Coach Tom Huelin.

— Forest Green Rovers (@FGRFC_Official) June 2, 2016

Taking to his personal Twitter account, Hale thanked staff and fans alike for all their support during his time in the Robins' set-up. 

In taking up the new position, Hale admitted he had been offered a better contract with Forest Green and one "offering far greater security" than his current deal with Swindon Town.

Making a decision using head rather than heart, Hale expressed his sadness at being unable to enter his tenth year at the County Ground, but wished everybody at the club the very best for the seasons to come.

Hale's social media post cann be read in full below:

Very sad to be leaving @Official_STFC but looking forward to a new and exciting challenge @FGRFC_Official pic.twitter.com/JD6Dc92dMe

— Steve Hale (@SteveHaleGK) June 2, 2016