Precision Goalkeeping have added another international goalkeeper to their ever expanding stable of top class keepers.

Milwall and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper David Forde is the latest keeper to be signed by the Precision Goalkeeping brand, who only launched in 2010.

Forde, who has played over 150 games for Milwall, is the fifth Championship goalkeeper to endorse the range which is also worn by Leicester City’s Kasper Schmeichel, Derby County’s Frank Fielding, Burnley’s Brian Jensen and Leeds United’s Andy Lonergan .

Throughout the rest of the league campaign Forde will be wearing the new Vortex Contact Classic range.

On joining Precision Goalkeeping Forde said; “I am delighted to be wearing Precision Goalkeeping gloves.

“The new range of gloves look superb and the contact foam being used is a fantastic addition to what is a great pair of gloves.

“Grip and comfort are the two key ingredients in any glove and Precision Goalkeeping gloves deliver quality on both fronts.”

David Sanderson, National Sales Manager for Precision Goalkeeping, said; “David is a fantastic addition to the Precision Goalkeeping family and we are delighted he will be wearing our gloves.

“We have a strong presence of goalkeepers throughout the Football League and being able to add a player of David’s calibre only strengthens our position in the market.”

Precision Goalkeeping was launched in 2010 as part of a brand expansion programme by Precision Training.

Forde joins an impressive stable of Precison Goalkeeping talent that includes Kasper Schmeichel, Kieren Westwood, Frank Fielding, Andy Lonergan, Brian Jensen, Darren Randolph, Robert Olejnik, Ian McLoughlin, Trevor Carson and Republic of Ireland goalkeeping coach and former International Alan Kelly.

Former England manager Graham Taylor is lead Brand Ambassador for parent company Precision Training and the Nottingham based company also have official partnerships with Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, Aston Villa and are official suppliers of specialist training aids to the Football League.

The loaned out Birmingham shot-stopper sprung a surprise by announcing an early international retirement in the summer, and says he is still happy with his decision.

West Bromwich Albion loanee keeper Ben Foster has admitted he is still happy with his decision to make himself unavailable for England because it is keeping him free of injury.

The 28-year-old declared his surprise early international retirement towards the end of last season before making the temporary move to The Hawthorns from relegated Birmingham City.

Although Joe Hart is Fabio Capello’s first choice, no-one is yet to secure the second keeper spot in the lead-up to Euro 2012 and Foster appears content to remain uninvolved.

He told reporters: “The main reason to stop playing for England was to get rid of any niggling injuries – and at the moment I have stayed injury free.

“I am happy with the way things are going at the moment.”

The former Manchester United player has played 14 games for the Baggies this season so far, keeping three clean sheets along the way, and has helped Roy Hodgson’s side move five points clear of the relegation zone.

The keeper, who also had a loan spell at Watford, made his debut for the national side four years ago against Spain, but only managed to add four caps before making himself unavailable.

Birmingham City goalkeeper Boaz Myhill has been named as the inaugural winner of the Football League Precision Goalkeeping Golden Glove award for October.

Myhill, who is on loan at St Andrews from West Bromwich Albion, kept five clean sheets in October and conceded just one goal to take the first Precision Goalkeeping award, run in conjunction with The Football League.

The Wales international’s efforts between the posts helped Birmingham to four wins and a draw in October.

On being the first ever winner, Myhill said; “To get any recognition as a player is something you cherish and it is something I will be keeping on the mantel piece, obviously I am delighted to be the first winner.

“As a goalkeeper you tend to get recognition when things don’t go well – the award is a great idea and hope I can win it again this season.”

The Precision Goalkeeping Golden Glove award will be presented each month to the Football League goalkeeper that has kept the most clean sheets in all competitions.

There will also be an annual award in the Championship, League 1 and League 2 for the keeper that has kept the most clean sheets throughout the season in all competitions.