Biography

The 25-year-old shot-stopper came through Southampton’s academy after joining the Saints at the age of 10 and made appearances on the international stage for England at under 17’s level.

Parkes signed for Watford in 2019 and went on to have loan spells in the National League with Barnet and Dover Athletic.

Following his time at Watford, Parkes was signed by Plymouth Argyle but never made a first team appearance for the pilgrims.

For the beginning of the 2023/24 campaign, the goalkeeper joined Plymouth Parkway and impressed at Bolitho Park earning him a move to Taunton

Last season, after a spell with Taunton Town, Parkes signed for Gosport Borough under the management of Joe Lea and Pat Suraci and made 30 appearances at Privett Park.

The goalkeeper has now made the move to Tatnam and signed for the Dolphins for the upcoming campaign.