Curzon Ashton goalkeeper Cameron Mason is set to leave the club after spending seven years at the Tameside Stadium.
After signing for the club in 2014, Cameron trained alongside former goalkeeper Hakan Burton and found it difficult to establish himself as a first team regular.
However, following Hakan’s move to Colne in 2017, Cameron, who is Curzon’s longest serving player, became the number one choice at the Tameside Stadium and became fans’ favourite both on and off the pitch.
His standout performances between the sticks were rewarded with a call-up to the England C squad in March 2020, however the timing coincided with the outbreak of Covid-19 and the shot stopper was unable to fulfil a dream. We spoke to him at the time about his selection (see video)
Cam Mason England selectionWATCH: Curzon Ashton Football Club goalkeeper Cameron Mason has been selected to represent the England C squad for their friendly against Wales this month. The 24-year-old shot stopper has been a standout player this season and his efforts rewarded with a contract extension in January. We spoke to Cam about his selection to the England squad, his time with the Nash, and what it was like to face Manchester United's Odion Ighalo at a special training session. Chairman Wayne Salkeld also praised Mason.
Posted by Tameside Reporter on Thursday, March 5, 2020
Outside of first team duties, Cameron has spent time training the club’s youngsters and also made a sizeable donation to the NHS amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Alongside supporter Glyn Jones, Cameron came up with the idea that for every clean sheet he kept, Glyn would donate £10 to a charity of Cam’s choice. The shot stopper, who started his career with Oldham Athletic before moving to Chesterfield in 2013, also donated £100 of his own money to take the amount to £255.
Curzon made the following announcement on their official Twitter account: “The Club can confirm agreement with the Manager and @Cam_Mason1 to release him from his contract at the end of the season.
“Everyone at the club wishes him well in his ambitions to play full time and thank him for everything he has contributed in his time at Curzon”.
Picture by Old Biddle @biddleofnowhere