The 20-year-old Irishman moved to the Rock on loan at the start of the season, that deal finished at the end of December but Sons boss Ian Murray moved to secure the stopper until the end of the season and Rogers was happy to stay on at the club.

He told SportScene: “I was delighted to get everything sorted and stay at Dumbarton. The gaffer had said to me around October, November time that it was a possibility.

“Then I didn’t hear anything for a while so I was getting a bit edgy but it got sorted on one of the last days.” Rogers’ form for Dumbarton has received international recognition, he got called up for the Ireland under-21 squad in November.

The keeper has noticed an improvement in himself this season and hopes to go back to Aberdeen next season and into first team contention. A tough task with first choice Dons keeper Scott Brown continuing to impress — and Jamie Langfield as second choice.

He said: “I’m a completely different goalkeeper to last year, its like night and day, playing regular and in such a good league has really helped.

“My intention is to go back to Aberdeen and challenge, hopefully I’m in Derek McInnes’ thoughts.” An element of Rogers’ game which has particularly caught the eye has been his prowess when facing penalties, he has saved three out of the five he has faced.

Those saves have come in ties against Rangers, Hearts and Hibs, keeping Lee McCulloch, Genero Zeefuik and Dominique Malonga out from 12 yards. Rogers says he has always had an instinct for stopping penalties.

He said: “I’ve always had a knack for it since I was a kid. I don’t make my mind up about which way to go until right before the ball is kicked.”