Former Sunderland academy goalkeeper agrees to Hebburn Town FC return
Former Sunderland academy goalkeeper Dan Cameron has agreed to rejoin Hebburn Town after leaving Gateshead.
Hebburn Town FC have confirmed the permanent signing of former Sunderland academy goalkeeper Daniel Cameron after on-loan Black Cats youngster Isaac Allan suffered a concussion.
Allan spent time on loan with the Hornets during the second half of their Northern Premier League title-winning season last time out before returning to the Trustmark Group Stadium during the summer as Daniel Moore’s men prepared for their first ever season in the National League North.
The highly-rated 20-year-old stopper has featured in all nine of the Hornets league fixtures so far this season as Moore’s side have impressed during the opening stages of a historic season - but he is set to be ruled out of the action over the coming weeks as he undergoes concussion protocols and will be unable to train or play after picking up a knock in last weekend’s FA Cup exit at the hands of Guiseley.
However, Moore has wasted little time in bringing in a familiar face as former Academy of Light stopper Cameron agreed to return to the club after spending two separate loan stints with Hebburn during his time within Sunderland’s youth setup. The 20-year-old had been working under former Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole after agreeing a short-term deal at National League neighbours Gateshead - but he will now hope to make an impact after returning to Hebburn.
Speaking after the deal was agreed, Hornets goalkeeper coach Carl Morris said: “Dan was a massive part of what we achieved last season, so we’re absolutely delighted to have him back with us. He settled in really well during his loan spell and was a big part of the promotion-winning campaign. But just as importantly, he’s a great lad who fitted into the group really well. We know what Dan can bring to the team, and having someone of his quality and that experience he gained with us and Boston last season will be a huge advantage for him in the National League North. We’re really pleased to get the deal done and I’m looking forward to working with Dan again.”
Cameron will make the first appearance of his latest spell with the Hornets when they visit Darlington on Saturday afternoon.
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