Vince Bartram

Vince Bartram has transitioned from a professional football goalkeeper with notable spells at Arsenal and Gillingham to a dedicated goalkeeper coach and scout, sharing his extensive experience with emerging talent. After signing professionally with Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 1985, Vince Bartram went on to make his League debut for Wolves in their inaugural Fourth Division game on August 23, 1986. Following several loan spells, he transferred to AFC Bournemouth in July 1991 for a fee of £35,000. Bartram established himself as a prominent figure for Bournemouth, featuring in 132 league games, before his move to Arsenal in August 1994 for £250,000.

Bartram amassed over 200 appearances for Gillingham before retiring from his playing career in February 2004 due to a wrist injury, transitioning his extensive experience into goalkeeper coaching. Transitioning into coaching, Bartram dedicated 12 and a half years to Southampton’s academy, where he was integral to goalkeeper development. His coaching expertise was further applied in roles at AFC Bournemouth and Portsmouth, reinforcing his commitment to nurturing emerging talent within the sport. This period allowed him to transfer his professional insights and technical acumen to the next generation of goalkeepers, establishing a strong foundation in youth development and player pathways.

Currently, Vince Bartram holds the position of 1st Team Goalkeeper Coach at Eastleigh FC in the National League, contributing to the strategic development and performance of the senior squad. Concurrently, he serves as a Casual Goalkeeper Scout for the esteemed City Football Group, identifying and assessing talent for one of global football’s leading organizations. Further showcasing his deep understanding of the game, Bartram has also engaged with media as a summariser for BBC Radio Kent, providing expert analysis and commentary to a wide audience.