Entries from August 1, 2007 - September 1, 2007
Artur Boruc v Spartak Moscow v Lee Naylor
Artur Boruc does not like Lee Naylor...Spartak Moscow hates Artur Boruc. With this much love floating around for the Polish shot stopper, you'd have to think that the pressure would get to him. In Boruc's case he turned around a sticky 'internal' situation with team mate Lee Naylor, and then pulled off two penalty stellar saves to help Celtic progress in the Champions League (In my opinion, awesome goalkeeping). Let's check out the verbal KO with Lee Naylor:
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PrintNot All Outfield Players Are Useless...
It is always a grizzly thing when you have been sent off, and there is no other choice but to get your outfield player to slap on your grimy gloves and your sticky goalkeeper jersey in the wishful plea that he will do you some justice. These kind of situations usually happen in kick around soccer for the local amateur team, but from time to time they do occur in the professional football arena...with surprising results.
Cesar Sanchez...King of Spanish Goalkeeping?
Goalkeepers often talk about Iker Casillas as being the best Spanish goalkeeper of his generation. But there is another Spanish goalkeeper who holds the name and the clout to make Casillas shake in his boots. When I stumbled across this video of the Real Zaragoza shot stopper in action I was smacked upside the head. Sanchez is certainly not the most graceful goalkeeper, but he certainly has the brilliant ability to attack his opposition with the guile and cunning of a fox as the following video shows.
Did David James Really Cause a Calamity?
Having watched video replays of Lampard's goal for Chelsea against David James, it leaves this goalkeeper scratching his head about the ups and downs of the Portsmouth shot stopper. Was it a case of shaky hands, or just classy finishing from Lampard?
Can Kasper Schmeichel Surpass His Fathers Shadow?
Big boots to fill, those of Peter Schmeichel, big gloves too. In fact, trying to fill a goalkeeping career so large and surreal as Schmeichel's would be a daunting task for any modern goalkeeper. Imagine how young Kasper Scmeichel must feel?
Paul Robinson Forgot About The Law of Dominance
There has been much talk about Paul Robinson's blunders against Germany. While there has been blunt criticism of the goalkeepers ability, there has been strong support from team mates which is a good thing for Robinson. In goalkeeping nothing is certain. We can blame and point fingers as much as we want, but it does no good. In the social sciences there is something called a "Dominating decision rule", and it points to some striking points as to how goalkeepers can make better choices in uncertain or pressured situations. Following are some tips that you can utilize to help maximize your goalkeeper performance under pressure:
Is Jens Lehmann Getting Too Old?
Jens Lehmann is currently being hammered in the media for his blunders in Arsenal's first two premiership outings. Lehmann has stood strong against critics responses, but the back pass which went horribly wrong has shown that at 38, Lehmann may be slipping with his goalkeeping skills? The back pass is really something that every goalkeeper should practice for, we've mentioned it time and time again here at Keeper Skool. Also, mental preparation is key before, during and after the competitive training week. Here are some tools to help you succeed with your mental preperation...so you don't blunder like Lehmann.
Does Football Need Goal-Line Technology?
So the FA are thinking about the need for goal-line technology after the goal that denied Fulham an equaliser against Middlesbrough on Staurday, which sort of resonated profoundly back to the blunders created by Roy Carroll in Manchester United's ludicrous win over Tottenham back in 2005. Now apart from the above incidents, there are implications that every goalkeeper should take heed of especially if FIFA and other soccer governing bodies decide to introduce goal-line technology into the game. Following is an analysis of the Pro's and Con's of goal line technology.
3 Powerful Ways For Goalkeepers To Get Their Metabolism In Shape
Goalkeepers who get their metabolism right from the get go, have a better chance of maintaining their maximum ability throughout the competitive season. We talk about the power of periodization in The G-Code as it relates to strength and aerobic training, but what about nutrition? Getting your eating right, at the right times can boost your metabolism and increase your goalkeeping performance. Following are three power tips to get your metabolism in tip top shape:
The Goalkeeping Way Back Machine: Episode 14...Ubaldo Fillol
Better known as The Duck, Fillol had sideburns, not even Travolta in Satuday Night Fever could contest with...they covered his ears for crying out loud! Hailing from Argentina and representing his country at three World Cup tournaments (1974, 1978 and 1982), Fillol has been rated by his peers as one of the best football goalkeepers in history...which is a massive call.
The G-Code For $0?
Yup, zip...zero...nada! But don't be too taken aback by the title, there really isn't much too it.
Goalkeepers ETC: Great Goalkeeping Site & More!
Some goalkeepers deserve a standing ovation...really. Not so much for how they play the game, but how after they have finished with it, innovate it. Erik Didden is one very cool guy, who has created a super special site, and a simple, yet powerful product that is resonating all across the soccer globe. The first site we will show you packs tonnes of information about everything related to the goalkeeper, the second site gives you insight into a product that is getting eaten up by hungry goalkeeper coaches aorund the world.
Can Ben Foster Get Back Into the Race For The England Number 1 Spot?
Foster has unfortunately been struck out on the side lines with cruciate ligament repair, the question remains, can the young guy get back into shape to fight it out against fellow goalkeepers Scott Carson and Paul Robinson for a place in the England squad?
How To Fight For Your Position?
It's almost becoming a goalkeeping triumvirate, Ben Foster and Scott Carson vying for that elusive England number one goalkeeping spot against Paul Robinson. It's a great thing to finally see 3 top young goalkeeping candidates coming up through the ranks for England. Every goalkeeper has been in a position where they have to fight for their position, it is just the nature of the game. I've been in clubs where there are three other goalkeepers all waiting to get a first team call up. So how does a goalkeeper handle this kind of situation?
Why City Is Chasing Amelia?
Well the video says it all, the young guy has got the goods and then some. I think in the following video, you will see some perfect goalkeeping, great technique and just why I love the Italian goalkeeping style. Livorno might be cashing in on the young Italian international, but Manchester City and Eriksson will do well to have someone of Amelia's ability on the squad.
Making The Move
There has been a lot of chatter in the media about Scott Carson's 360 degree turn to head to Aston Villa, instead of joining Liverpool as understudy to Pepe Reina. The decision, whether good or bad, will ultimately align Carson closer with a chance to be part of the England squad. Having been understudy to not one, but many top notch goalkeepers in my time between the sticks, I can understand Carson's decision. Goalkeepers have to also become strategic decision makers in their quest for getting an elusive number one jersey. Following are some pointers on becoming more strategic as a goalkeeper.
