George Legg out to make a name for himself in loan spell at Hungerford

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YOUNG goalkeeper George Legg wants to make a name for himself after signing for National League South newcomers Hungerford Town on a season-long loan.

Legg, 20, impressed the Crusaders during pre-season and will spend the whole of the 2016-17 campaign on loan from Championship club Reading.

The 6ft 5ins stopper, who signed a new professional contract with Reading in June, looks set to start for Hungerford in their season opener at East Thurrock United on Saturday.

Legg is no stranger to Non-League having previously spent time on loan at Hendon, Gosport Borough, Hampton & Richmond Borough and Chesham United.

The young stopper said: “Last season was a great learning curve for me both on and off the field, so I’m keen to push on with Hungerford this season to refine more aspects of my game.

“I was made aware of the opportunity to potentially play for Hungerford back in May, as Bobby Wilkinson, their manager, has good connections with Reading and many of its players, so he knew of me.

“After gaining promotion via the play-offs, Hungerford’s players will obviously have a lot to prove in the National League, so it’s a great shop-window opportunity for the management team and players to show people what they’re about and to make a name for themselves, including me.

“I enjoyed my loan spells last season, but as a young goalkeeper it’s important to keep challenging yourself until the opportunity arrives to make that step up, which for me will be in the National League or the Football League. When that opportunity presents itself, I need to be ready to take it with both hands.”