Stevenage Player Joe Fryer

From one Boro' to another; goalkeeper Joe Fryer arrived at Stevenage in summer 2017 on loan from Middlesbrough. The young stopper came in at a time when current number one, Jamie Jones, had yet to commit to a new contract. With that in mind, the decision was taken by manager Darren Sarll to bring in a fresh face and cover himself against being left short between the sticks.

Fryer had gained valuable League Two experience the season before he came to Boro'. In spite of all the difficulties he faced as Hartlepool United lost their fight against relegation to the Conference in 2016-7, Fryer still impressed. Indeed, Sarll sent scouts to watch him in action on a number of occasions.