Pat Ohman won’t be returning to play for Isthmian Premier Folkestone Invicta as he opts to remain in Australia

Goalkeeper Pat Ohman won’t be playing for Isthmian Premier Folkestone this season.

Ohman made his Invicta debut on Boxing Day and became their first-choice keeper. But he missed their campaign run-in, having suffered a broken arm in a goalless draw against Carshalton in April.

It was announced this week he has decided to remain in Australia, with it still unclear when he’ll return to the game.

On Twitter, he wrote: “After my injury at the end of last season, I’m still unsure when I can return to football.

“I’ve spent just over six years in London and I have loved every minute of it.

“I arrived at the age of 21 all by myself and, after close to 300 games, I leave with loads of experience and memories for life.

“All the highs - from being involved at West Ham for nearly three years to playing at Wembley and to the lows of losing Play-off Finals.

“Sadly, injuries and other setbacks play a big part in football and life, but I know this is the best decision for me at this point in my life and career.

“To all the Folkestone fans, I’d just want to say a massive thank you. I would also like to place on record my gratitude to all the fans, players, managers and people I’ve met during my time here - you have always been great with me.

“My journey in football and life now continues in Australia where I will be closer to family and my real home.”

It means, with Folkestone’s new season starting in less than two weeks, Invicta may look for a replacement. But they have retained Joe Coleman.

Invicta continued their run of warm-up games, beating neighbours Hythe 5-1 at home to win the Sid Burvill Trophy on Saturday.

Their goals came from Ade Cole, Ibrahim Olutade and Jordan Ababio, as well as David Smith’s double, while ex-Tonbridge and