Nathan Trott: From winger in Bermuda to Cardiff City goalkeeper

After the disappointment of relegation from the Championship last season, Cardiff have made a promising start to life under Barry-Murphy.

The Bluebirds are fourth in League One, three points off top spot, and the fans have taken to Barry-Murphy’s enterprising style of play and the faith he has shown in young players.

His aim is to dominate games, play on the front foot and build attacks from all parts of the field, so Trott’s quality in possession – helped by years playing outfield – is an asset.

“I feel like I fitted right into what Brian wants in a goalkeeper,” Trott says. “He’s made the message clear before I even signed what he wanted from me, and it’s just been up to me to be able to listen to what he wants me to do and use it in games, and I think it’s gone pretty well so far.

“I feel like I have an advantage over other keepers in terms of how many years I played outfield. I’m just really comfortable with the ball at my feet, so maybe in some situations where maybe it seems a difficult place to play out from, I don’t find it as difficult as maybe other keepers do in the league.

“So yeah, so I think it’s just a big advantage for me and for the team that I’m able to play as almost like another outfield player.”

There might be a time when Cardiff will need to call on Trott’s outfield experience, perhaps if he is needed to go up for a stoppage-time corner when his team is chasing a last-gasp equaliser?

“I think so! If needs be, then I can definitely become a threat,” he says.

“I’ve never tested that out yet, so hopefully we don’t need to get to that point in the game where I have to do that.”

If Trott can continue to perform his primary job as well as he has done so far this season, Cardiff will be glad to have him at the other end of the field.