‘The saves were so good it was hard to believe the opposition had not scored’ – What Millwall fans can expect from Max Crocombe.

The highlight reels that circulated after Millwall announced the free signing of keeper Max Crocombe from Burton Albion on June 24 were extremely impressive.

The 31-year-old shot-stopper appeared to have an uncanny sense of where shots would land before they were fired, and he used every inch of his tall frame to keep them away.

The New Zealand international helped Burton stay in League One in both of his seasons with the Brewers, and he was named their player of the season in 2023-24.

His heroic performances capped a remarkable rise through the leagues, with Crocombe serving as a backup custodian in the National League as recently as 2021.

Crocombe became Grimsby Town’s first-choice keeper five months into his tenure with the Mariners, then started in the play-off final as they won So…

His heroic performances capped off a remarkable rise up the leagues, with Crocombe a back-up goalkeeper in the National League as recently as 2021.

Crocombe became Grimsby Town’s first-choice keeper five months into his tenure with the Mariners, then started in the play-off final as they beat So…

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