Pat Mountain
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Patrick Douglas "Pat" Mountain (b 1 August 1976) is a former Welsh
goalkeeper currently working for Wolverhampton Wanderers
as a goalkeeping coach.
and appeared for them in the UEFA Cup
where he helped them to a win over BVSC Budapest
before bring eliminated by Aberdeen
. His impressive performances caused Cardiff City
to take notice and he signed for them on a non-contract basis as cover. Following an injury to the first choice goalkeeper he started a handful of games for the Bluebirds, making his debut in a 2-1 defeat against Mansfield Town
. During his time at the club he went on loan to Barry Town
eventually returning to them on a permanent deal. He left Barry Town to sign for Yeovil Town
in 1998 and eventually moved on to Newport County via Gloucester City
. He went on to make over 150 appearances for the side and won player of the year awards on two separate occasions.
He was eventually forced to retire at the age of just 27 due to persistent knee problems which, despite having three major operations on, he could not recover from.
in four different age levels and is a former Wales U21
international and was a regular in the side for several years.
Pat could also be seen warming up Hereford United
goalkeeper Wayne Brown prior to United's home games, and in addition to that he also worked two days a week at the Bulls' training facilities at Belmont Abbey.
Pat also worked for Cheltenham Town
as an FA Coach Educator, working part time helping to deliver various goalkeeper specific coaching courses.
On 7 August 2008 it was confirmed that Mountain had signed for Football League Championship
club Wolverhampton Wanderers
as their Goalkeeper Coach replacing Bobby Mimms
. Mountain has worked with former Wolves associates in John Ward, Keith Downing
and Graham Turner
.
Welsh people
The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...
goalkeeper currently working for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
as a goalkeeping coach.
Background
Born in Pontypridd, Pat grew up in Llantwit Major. He won three schoolboy international caps.Club career
Mountain began his career at Barry TownBarry Town F.C.
Barry Town FC are a football team based in Barry. They dominated the League of Wales during the 1990s, but finished bottom in 2003-04 and were relegated...
and appeared for them in the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
where he helped them to a win over BVSC Budapest
BVSC Budapest
The Budapesti VSC , or just short BVSC, was a Hungarian sports club from the capital Budapest. The club was founded in 1911 and dissolved in 2001. Of importance were amongst others the table tennis, wrestling and football departments...
before bring eliminated by Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
. His impressive performances caused Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
to take notice and he signed for them on a non-contract basis as cover. Following an injury to the first choice goalkeeper he started a handful of games for the Bluebirds, making his debut in a 2-1 defeat against Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town F.C.
Mansfield Town Football Club is an English football club from the former mining town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans and changed its name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910...
. During his time at the club he went on loan to Barry Town
Barry Town F.C.
Barry Town FC are a football team based in Barry. They dominated the League of Wales during the 1990s, but finished bottom in 2003-04 and were relegated...
eventually returning to them on a permanent deal. He left Barry Town to sign for Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
in 1998 and eventually moved on to Newport County via Gloucester City
Gloucester City A.F.C.
Gloucester City Association Football Club is an English semi-professional association football club currently based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire in South West England, via groundshare agreement....
. He went on to make over 150 appearances for the side and won player of the year awards on two separate occasions.
He was eventually forced to retire at the age of just 27 due to persistent knee problems which, despite having three major operations on, he could not recover from.
International career
Mountain has represented WalesWales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
in four different age levels and is a former Wales U21
Wales national under-21 football team
The Wales national under-21 football team, also known as the Wales U21s, is the national under-21 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
international and was a regular in the side for several years.
After retirement
After being forced to retire from playing through injury, Pat became one of the youngest ever person to obtain UEFA's outfield and goalkeeping coaching 'A' licenses. He is also an FA accredited tutor of goalkeepers and has both their 'A' and 'B' license qualifications.Pat could also be seen warming up Hereford United
Hereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
goalkeeper Wayne Brown prior to United's home games, and in addition to that he also worked two days a week at the Bulls' training facilities at Belmont Abbey.
Pat also worked for Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
as an FA Coach Educator, working part time helping to deliver various goalkeeper specific coaching courses.
On 7 August 2008 it was confirmed that Mountain had signed for Football League Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
club Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
as their Goalkeeper Coach replacing Bobby Mimms
Bobby Mimms
Robert Andrew "Bobby" Mimms is an English former football goalkeeper.-Playing career:Born in York, Mimms began his footballing career as an apprentice at Halifax Town. However, he failed to break into the first team and joined Rotherham United in November 1981 for a fee of £15,000...
. Mountain has worked with former Wolves associates in John Ward, Keith Downing
Keith Downing
Keith Gordon Downing is an English former footballer. He made the vast majority of his appearances for Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he was nicknamed “Psycho” for his robust style playing in central midfield.-Playing career:...
and Graham Turner
Graham Turner
Graham John Turner is an English former footballer who became a manager. He is currently manager of League Two club Shrewsbury Town. His son Mark was also a professional footballer....
.