Sydney FC’s greatest ever goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne enjoyed a special farewell at Allianz Stadium on Sunday after it was confirmed he will leave the club where he’s played 237 matches and won eight trophies at the end of the season.
Prior to kick off, the 36-year-old walked out through a guard of honour with his wife and kids as the club celebrated his unmatched tenure between the sticks, which saw him become the most capped custodian in their history.
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His heroics in Sydney also saw him earn four caps for the Socceroos, most famously making the penalty save that sent Australia to the 2022 World Cup, becoming a national hero overnight.
Ufuk Talay’s side clawed back from two goals down to win 3-2 as young gun Jaiden Kucharski scored a late winner to seal a crucial three points in the race for the finals.
As he celebrated, Kucharski ran straight to Redmayne who embraced him on the sideline in yet another memorable moment for the gloveman.
But perhaps the most emotional part of the day came after full-time when Redmayne was interviewed by Paramount+, tearing up as he reflected on his time at Sydney FC.
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“Bit emotional, but yeah, probably just happy to get three points, to be honest. Extend the season,” he said.
“Yeah, (Sydney FC media manager) Dave Warriner and the club wanted to do something. I was umming and ahhing whether I should. (I’m) not really one for the spotlight. But yeah, it’s been special.”
Asked what stands out when he looks back on his time with the Sky Blues, Redmayne continued: “Probably just the little things that no one sees.
“Yeah, I think back to little things on the pitch that absolutely no one would have noticed, except probably Rhyan Grant and few others. Times in the kit room, times in the gym. Makes them really special, I think.
“Yeah, I mean, it’s kind of everything, in a way.
“I wouldn’t have done the things that I’ve achieved in my career. It wouldn’t be possible without the people that brought me into the club.
“I guess they believed in me at a time where I probably didn’t believe in myself.”
Indeed, when Redmayne joined Sydney in a swap deal with crosstown rivals Western Sydney Wanderers, his career was at a crossroads.
He departs as undisputedly the greatest goalkeeper in the club’s history.
The veteran shot-stopper is yet to make his next move public.
For now, he will remain focused on Sydney FC’s quest to lock down a spot in the top six and finals football in the Isuzu UTE A-League.
