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Simonsen ponders Stoke exit

28 May 2010 - 09:52:47

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Experienced goalkeeper Steve Simonsen has admitted that his six-year stay with Stoke City may come to an end this summer.

The 31-year-old is third choice behind Thomas Sorensen and Asmir Begovic with the Potters and spent part of last season out on loan at Sheffield United.

Simonsen told BBC Radio Stoke: "The manager has known me a long time and he knows it would benefit me hugely to be playing regular football.

"Whether that comes in the form of a loan move or a permanent move I don't know, but I wouldn't rule it out.

"You're never entirely happy being second-choice goalkeeper. It's slightly different because you're always involved in the squad every week.

"Although I wasn't frozen out cold, the manager wanted me to stay among the squad, but it's tough watching the games when you're not involved.

"It's always on the cards that I may well move on, depending on what comes in. I've already been on loan to Sheffield United, which was thoroughly enjoyable.

"Everyone knows I have a huge passion for Stoke City and that will never die. I've been here for so long, I've seen the low points of the club and the highest points.

"But in football, you can't hang around somewhere just because you love the place. You've got to think about your own career."