For a one-armed footballer, goalkeeper isn’t the obvious position to pick - but Robert Lovejoy said going in goal has helped him beat the blues.

Eight months ago, the 46-year-old had the whole of his right arm amputated to end years of pain from a rugby injury.

The loss of his arm sparked bouts of depression, but Mr Lovejoy says a renewed interest in sport has been a release and helped him regain his confidence.

‘It has made me feel brilliant. I thought I’d never play football again so to be asked to play is wonderful,’ said the new number one for Navigo five-a-side.

‘I get so much enjoyment from it. It is great being out on the pitch with all the lads.’