The Yellow Fever Goalkeepers Union
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Thread for the most important player on the pitch. Discuss everything from gloves to technique, match preparation to memorable moments.
Goalkeepers are amazing people.
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mental bastards
When Hibs, went up, to win the Scottish Cup - I wisnae there - furfuxake!
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Haha good times watching you between the sticks at futsal Simon 
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Goalkeepers are amazing people.
Hell yeah we are!
Three for me, and two for them.
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too true, looking forward to the season controlling things from the best view on the field, sharpened up the technique with indoor, will be testing it in a 5-aside tourney in a weeks time.
Queenslander 3x a year.
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If anybody here had ever had the privilege of seeing English keeper John Burridge play would know that keepers are daft as a brush - his pre-match warm up routine was to walk on his hands back and forth across the six yard box!
Think he held some record for playing at the most clubs in a career, just wiki'd 26 clubs in 30 years. Won a League Cu medal with Hibs in '91
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Burridge
Think he held some record for playing at the most clubs in a career, just wiki'd 26 clubs in 30 years. Won a League Cu medal with Hibs in '91
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Burridge
When Hibs, went up, to win the Scottish Cup - I wisnae there - furfuxake!
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there seem to be a disproportionate (had to think about that spelling , doesn't beer make life interesting?
) number of keepers on this site, but that might be because keepers seem to need to talk about their 'quirky life choice' all the time 
, doesn't beer make life interesting?) number of keepers on this site, but that might be because keepers seem to need to talk about their 'quirky life choice' all the time
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mental bastards
Perhaps......
Three for me, and two for them.
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Thread for the most important player on the pitch. Discuss everything from gloves to technique, match preparation to memorable moments.
Goalkeepers are amazing people.
Island Bay - Goalkeeper - Mental Bastard.
No need to name names!
ginger_eejit2008-02-29 20:07:01
When Hibs, went up, to win the Scottish Cup - I wisnae there - furfuxake!
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Just found a clip of a keeprs best dream and nightmare in one.....hope it works
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=FscxwrxA54U&feature=related
hilarious
theprof2008-03-01 10:33:54
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=FscxwrxA54U&feature=related
hilarious
theprof2008-03-01 10:33:54
Queenslander 3x a year.
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It's incredible how many times this actually happens. I see it all the time on the professional circuit but have never seen it happen during any amateur football games.
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I was at a Hibs v Morton game at Easter Road in 86, Andy Goram scored directly from a kick out - I missed it as I was at the loo.
But everybody that knows the number of Phoenix goals I missed this seasons because I was at the loo wouldn't be too surprised at that.
But everybody that knows the number of Phoenix goals I missed this seasons because I was at the loo wouldn't be too surprised at that.
When Hibs, went up, to win the Scottish Cup - I wisnae there - furfuxake!
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Andy Goram, f**k he was quality. I have a Scotland training video of his. I saw him a couple of years back at St James Park playing in the ITV Celebrities vs Legends match. He pulled off a cracking save at the start of the match, 40 odd years old and has still got it.
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Two Andy Gorams
There's only two Andy Gorams
Two Andy Gorams
There's only two Andy Gorams
Three for me, and two for them.
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I've done worse.
Three for me, and two for them.
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hehe, i used to keep goal, and had to tape my left glove to my wrist as im missing three fingers on my left hand and it would fall of otherwise. still i wasnt too bad for a converted left winger.
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mental bastards
Perhaps......
GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS
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Question for all custodians out there;
How do you all approach the penalty kick situation? Are there specific clues you look for to guess which way they'll put it?
Responses should be interesting.
How do you all approach the penalty kick situation? Are there specific clues you look for to guess which way they'll put it?
Responses should be interesting.
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Cmon Toffeeman, you can tell your fellow custodians, us outfield payers promise not to look
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I usually fein one way and go the other. Surprisingly works most times.
Three for me, and two for them.
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Dudek/Grobbelaar dance. At level I'm playing at penalties are still at the point where they're slow enough that you don't actually have to guess which way though which helps. Always checking from the moment the penalties given to what side of the goal the taker is looking at helps too.
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A new one I am trying is looking at where the striker places his foot the second before he hits it. Have a semi final tomorrow so penalty shootout may be the outcome...
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That'd help alot I would say if you can interpret it right.
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easy, start by picking up the ball, holding it, throwing it at them and generally giving them sh*t befor hand. most penalty takers are more nervous than keepers. its about the best time a keeper should get a yellow card!
sihc them out. best addvise ever
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easy, start by picking up the ball, holding it, throwing it at them and generally giving them sh*t befor hand. most penalty takers are more nervous than keepers. its about the best time a keeper should get a yellow card!
sihc them out. best addvise ever
that's just for today, right? ... the Irish spelling of "psyche"
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Keepers are very special people, as i used to be custodian of the old onion bag. Were taught that were different from a very early age. Look at us, we wear a different colour kit from the rest of you guys. You cant foul us, as if you touch us, we will most times win the free kick, we dont train with our team mates, as again were special!, and above all were crazy!!! Just look at Barteiz against Di Canio, Flowers, when he was beaten by a divet, Grobbelar (well his name said it all), Seaman's 70s porn star hair and of course Rene Higeatas scorpion kick, (which I may add, i spent 3 weeks trying to do,and didnt)
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easy, start by picking up the ball, holding it, throwing it at them and generally giving them sh*t befor hand. most penalty takers are more nervous than keepers. its about the best time a keeper should get a yellow card!
sihc them out. best addvise ever
that's just for today, right? ... the Irish spelling of "psyche"
exactly, I always give the guy a mouthful, daring him to tell me where he's gonna put it and try and beat me......usually they kick it wide, or over the bar. It's amazing how nervous most guys get when the pressure is on.
Tried another one in a 5-aside which i may emply in the real game, stand on one side of the goal mouth, left or right, effectively forcing the penalty taker to go to the other corner, this cuts out the guesswork and puts it down toy uor ability to stop the shot. 100% sucess wityh this one so far.....
Queenslander 3x a year.
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easy, start by picking up the ball, holding it, throwing it at them and generally giving them sh*t befor hand. most penalty takers are more nervous than keepers. its about the best time a keeper should get a yellow card!
sihc them out. best addvise ever
that's just for today, right? ... the Irish spelling of "psyche"
exactly, I always give the guy a mouthful, daring him to tell me where he's gonna put it and try and beat me......usually they kick it wide, or over the bar. It's amazing how nervous most guys get when the pressure is on.
Tried another one in a 5-aside which i may emply in the real game, stand on one side of the goal mouth, left or right, effectively forcing the penalty taker to go to the other corner, this cuts out the guesswork and puts it down toy uor ability to stop the shot. 100% sucess wityh this one so far.....
Hmm, sailing close to the wind for a booking for USB for that one.
When Hibs, went up, to win the Scottish Cup - I wisnae there - furfuxake!
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[QUOTE=theprof][QUOTE=tigers][QUOTE=radioman]
Hmm, sailing close to the wind for a booking for USB for that one.
Hmm, sailing close to the wind for a booking for USB for that one.
i would have thpugh all keepers sail close to the wind, its what we have to do to even the score, especially on the penalty front. I'll clarify I'm never abusive, just quietly ask the guy to tell me which side he's going for....if he tells me then all good, if he doesn't i hope I've upset enough to make an error.
theprof2008-03-18 12:12:48Queenslander 3x a year.
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abuse, abuse, abuse!that is the best way. and not just for pen'os, give all opposition sh*t whenever pos. corners are one of my fav places to get on some ones case.
the more you frustrate someone the worse they continue to get! especialy the bubbles
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Cmon Toffeeman, you can tell your fellow custodians, us outfield payers promise not to look
Pens, well I have to say I've had my fair share of saves recently (10/12) and at a decent level too. If I give away my secret then everyone who knows me will know what to do. The trick is mind games and commotting early.
Best pen experience was Chatham Cup v's Warfies at Petone Memorial. It was golden goal extra time and my defender pushed the ball over the cross bar after I had made a slight bluinder. He was sent off, I saved the pen and then 2 in the shootout and we won the game 
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.Its no longer a problem.
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abuse, abuse, abuse!that is the best way. and not just for pen'os, give all opposition sh*t whenever pos. corners are one of my fav places to get on some ones case.
the more you frustrate someone the worse they continue to get! especialy the bubbles
Bet you whinge to the ref and look for a yellow card when you get caught in a late tackle after all that needling!
When Hibs, went up, to win the Scottish Cup - I wisnae there - furfuxake!
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Penalty advice-Strikers are superstitous about these things, they have a routine so mess it up for them. Waste time, Take your gloves off, Throw your shin pads down, Hand the ball to the striker so he has to take it from you, anything you can think of really. My personal favourite is asking the coach if I can take the next pen seeing as I will be holding the ball in a few seconds anyway, closely followed by asking the ballboys if they are ready to chase it.
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Question to keepers out there regarding boots - Have any of you worn Nike Mercurial Vapors or adidas F50 boots? Are they durable enough for our position?
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I just wear good old Adidas predators. Nothing fancy.
Three for me, and two for them.
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I'm a massive fan of the Copa Mundial/ World Cup, but yea, have seen keepers wear these light weight speed boots and just wondering if they help or hinder.
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