And one advantage that Blades has as a solicitor is that one can approach him directly, which would not be the case were he a barrister.
He certainly has a good track record, but I've not been overly impresssed when I've seen him in action I have to say (RAF CMs only) ....
... but then you don't need to be a Premiership goalkeeper if you are only facing Vauxhall Conference strikers!!