The 24-yr-previous joins on a brief-time period mortgage deal from League Two outfit Barrow, with Oliver Whatmuff absent on worldwide obligation.
After arriving on the Crown Oil Arena, Winterbottom commented:
“It’s good to be right here, I had a great chat with Josh Lillis and the gaffer.
“I’m simply pleased that I can are available, assist the staff and be able to contribute for a terrific set of lads.
“I take pleasure in shot-stopping, having the ball at my toes and enjoying.
“One of the ultimate video games of final season with Fylde was at Rochdale and I believed the ambiance was sensible.
“I’m ready to give everything I can.”
The shot-stopper, born in Preston, started his youth improvement with Blackburn Rovers from below-ten stage and signed a two-yr scholarship deal in 2017. In the ultimate months of his deal, he was picked up by Liverpool’s academy and made two appearances within the EFL Trophy for the Under-21 facet.
He was additionally named on the bench within the Reds’ Carabao Cup match towards Aston Villa in late 2019 earlier than signing his first skilled deal the next July.
In January 2021, Ben signed for Brentford’s B staff for an undisclosed payment. He was a part of their London Senior Cup win and loved a spell on mortgage at National League South facet Welling United in 2023.
After being promoted to the primary staff, Winterbottom headed out on mortgage to the National League with AFC Fylde, the place he impressed making 41 appearances. He made extra saves than every other goalkeeper within the division, regardless of the Coasters’ relegation.
Following the expiry of his Brentford contract, he joined League Two’s Barrow on a two-yr contract final summer time, happening to make seven outings this marketing campaign together with an away win at Tranmere Rovers in December.
The loanee will put on the quantity 13 shirt.
Welcome to Dale, Ben!
