Before Carlisle United take on Southend United, we spoke to goalkeeper Gabe Breeze.
Speaking to CUTV, Breeze reflected on his cleansheet record, the squad’s promotion push, working with Jack Cudworth and the backing the team receives at Brunton Park.
Here is everything we learnt:
1. Cleansheet satisfaction
“We're going all right, could have had a few more, but I think I try and aim to get as many as I can and hopefully that puts us in good stead for the rest of the season.”
2. Adapting to the National League
“I don't really think there's been that much of a difference from a keeper's side, it's the same job really, a bit more physical, I think, but apart from that not masses in quality that's different.”
3. Competing near the top
“As long as we're up there and we're competing, that's what the aim was. We could have maybe done a little bit better in some of the bigger games, but we're where we want to be, really, at the moment in time.”
4. Lessons from a previous promotion
“You've just got to have a group of leaders and a group of players that just want to kick on and do well for the club, and I think we've got that at the moment.”
5. Working with Jack Cudworth
“I enjoy it a lot, it's really easy to work with him (Jack Cudworth), he's a good coach, and he's a good person as well, so when we're out on the grass, he works on what I need to work on and helps a lot.”
6. Energy in the goalkeeping department
“He's (Cudworth) just made it enjoyable because when we were down in the slump, it kind of dragged on a little bit, but he's come in with a bit of life and a bit of energy and made it a lot more enjoyable.”
7. Healthy competition with Archie Mair
“He's (Archie Mair) a really good goalkeeper, he's pushing me, and he's a nice person you can talk to. He's a good bloke, and I enjoy working with him.”
8. Supporting the younger keepers
“It's been a bit of a strange one for me because I've always been the young lad, so this is the first real season I've been a senior goalie, and it's nice to try and help them and help them kick on.”
9. Switching off away from football
“I play some instruments, play on my PC, and I'm a bit introverted, so I like to spend a lot of time by myself.”
10. Pride in representing the supporters
“When you put the shirt on and play for the badge, it's an honour, and you've got to respect that and try to be the best of your ability that you can be.”
