The Yellow Fever Goalkeepers Union

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Didn't really like the fingersaves i got that's why i switched back to nike this year. Couldn't punch the ball effectively and as DKP says restricted hand movements.

Three for me, and two for them.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I Tell you DKP.... Gloveless is the way to go! People don't take you seriously when you keep without gloves.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I kept gloveless for about half the season last year, was very effective especially in muddy conditions, when it rained though was just too wet......

Queenslander 3x a year.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Sandshark wrote:

I Tell you DKP.... Gloveless is the way to go! People don't take you seriously when you keep without gloves.

Love it Sandy.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Gloves went alright, very sticky as all new gloves usually are. Had a shocker personally though.

Three for me, and two for them.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Head up Buffon, a week is a long time in football, just focus on training and next Saturday. Got taken out in mid-air in today's match and landed on my back quite hard. Walking very gingerly at the moment, hoping I'm alright for training on Tuesday.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Head up Buffon and DPK.

Us keepers are well 'ard.

Hope you get better soon DPK and good to hear that your mits went well Buffon.

AVFCvillan2008-04-13 23:25:30

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

i agree, heads up. we cant do everything every week.keeping your head up weekn in week out helps more in games now as well i have learned. use to sulk and take every goal personaly which in some instances lead to more mistakes. but have learnt to pic it out and go agian. sat was a prime example. we were down 3 - 1 (of which i couldnt have done anything - peno,oggie and a cut back tap in). went out in the 2nd half kept positive and ended up saving our team a point with a mom proformance

hope this helps, we need to help each other

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Have of pair of the Adidas Fingersaves that Buffon II posted....they are a great pair of gloves

I know what you mean DKP by fingersaves normally being restrictive (I never bought a pair because of it) until I tried on those adidas ones...no issue punching with them at all (the ball of course).

There are also a couple of pairs of fingersaves floating around (I can't remember who they are made by) where each of the plastic finger backers are removable...it means that they act like normal gloves unless you have an injured finger/s in which case you can give those fingers some support. Good idea, though i wasn't 100% convinced by the ones i tried on

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Congratulationss radioman on your performance against PNM in the weekend. Too bad the rest of the team usually has to have a nightmare for us 'keepers to truly get the credit we deserve.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Funny that DKP. I got credit last year in my U19 team when we won the league only dropping 7 points along the way and had the best defensive record in the league. It was probably because in the games that mattered like title deciders i made crucial saves including saving a penalty in the most important match of the season. Also went 7 games without conceding a goal from open play.

Three for me, and two for them.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Fantastic effort. Yea just like you said "It was probably because in the games that mattered like title deciders i made crucial saves including saving a penalty in the most important match of the season". A lot of people think that the only way a goalkeeper can have a good game is by making those kind of saves that you mentioned. They forget about how a goalkeeper can marshall his defence, his communication, dominating his box when the ball comes in etc that is even more effective in stopping the opposition scoring. Things like that deserve as much credit as pulling off the spectacular.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Must...resist... bagging... Granville...

How's my driving? - Whine here

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

DKP22 wrote:

Fantastic effort. Yea just like you said "It was probably because in the games that mattered like title deciders i made crucial saves including saving a penalty in the most important match of the season". A lot of people think that the only way a goalkeeper can have a good game is by making those kind of saves that you mentioned. They forget about how a goalkeeper can marshall his defence, his communication, dominating his box when the ball comes in etc that is even more effective in stopping the opposition scoring. Things like that deserve as much credit as pulling off the spectacular.

Fnaar Fnaar

When Hibs, went up, to win the Scottish Cup - I wisnae there - furfuxake!

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Just came back from physio Simon...

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

DKP22 wrote:

i agree, i think that is why it is more important to have your team (defenders especialy) give you a pat oon the back because you might organise them so well and talk the whole game that they do a better job and you really only have 2pick up the pieces.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

DKP22 wrote:

Just came back from physio Simon...

All good I hope?, just have to make sure you clatter Endo the next time you play!!!!, as long as I'm not officiating!

When Hibs, went up, to win the Scottish Cup - I wisnae there - furfuxake!

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

almost had the fiorst clean sheet of the season (2nd game in) until my right back decided that walking the ball across the 18 yeard box was a good idea 5 mins from closing and he was stripped in front of goal leaving me stranded..........

Was not happy at all..

Queenslander 3x a year.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Did you give him a serve? I hope you did.

Three for me, and two for them.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

oh yeah, big WTF were you thinking smack it down the line!!! We still won but I would have preferred the clean sheet......

Queenslander 3x a year.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

theprof wrote:

oh yeah, big WTF were you thinking smack it down the line!!! We still won but I would have preferred the clean sheet......

your nice, i would have cliped him aswell.

my center back socred an 18yrd volly in my top left hand corner on saturday.was not happy. imagine what they would say if we miss hit one that bad into our own nets?

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Personally i think I'd kill my defenders if they scored an own goal, utterly criminal - although having said that i had three incidents last year where my defending players handled the ball in the 6 yard box - automatic penalty *sigh*

Queenslander 3x a year.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

ginger_eejit wrote:

DKP22 wrote:

Just came back from physio Simon...

All good I hope?, just have to make sure you clatter Endo the next time you play!!!!, as long as I'm not officiating!

LOL, he possibly won't get that many chances to take him out, Endo is spending a bit of time in Japan getting married, and then possibly heading over to Britain with the in-laws (though i'm not 100% certain about that 1).

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

finally stumbled across this thread. I'm wearing these bad boys at the mo. Don't ya love the feel of new glove. Everything sticks like glue.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Yes and i love the smell too. Don't mind Reusch gloves that's what my dad used to wear. Did you get your name on those?

Three for me, and two for them.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Just initials (couldn't resist). they are fingersaves as well. A lot different to those addidas one on previous page (which i used last year) They seem to be a lot more flexible for punching etc.

So i use my old addidas ones for warmups and a third pair for practices.

2ndBest2008-04-17 17:06:27

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

The old Just Keepers personalisation. Love it.

Never tried Reusch. They must be OK, the Germans know their latex.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

2ndBest wrote:

Just initials (couldn't resist). they are fingersaves as well. A lot different to those addidas one on previous page (which i used last year) They seem to be a lot more flexible for punching etc.

So i use my old addidas ones for warmups and a third pair for practices.

whats wrong with cathing the ball?see you on sat

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I wasn't talking about punching the ball.

Hows bell park looking.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

2ndBest wrote:

Just initials (couldn't resist). they are fingersaves as well. A lot different to those addidas one on previous page (which i used last year) They seem to be a lot more flexible for punching etc.

So i use my old addidas ones for warmups and a third pair for practices.

A pair for warmups!! Sorry mr professional.

Three for me, and two for them.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

haha an old pair for warmups. Otherwise the proper ones wear out far too quickly.

So apart from Juve and Italy, who else do you play for Buffon?

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

The (not so) mighty Birkenhead United. Joined from bitter rivals Glenfield two years ago. In otherwords 'Judas c**t'

Three for me, and two for them.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Ahah so your a target during the local derby. Didn't realise you were an out-of-towny

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Yeah i know i'm a jafa but please don't hold that against me.

Big target in derby games. Got abuse (healthy albeit) all through last year's challenge cup game there. Got them back though with a 3-0 win and probably my best performance of the season.

Three for me, and two for them.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I'll try not to hold it against you. I've always loved a bit of healthy abuse with the opposition. I never miss an opportunity

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

You'll have plenty of opportunities playing against radioman

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Yer but hes too far away. I cant yell that loud.

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Obviously busy in the shop this afternoon Granville

When Hibs, went up, to win the Scottish Cup - I wisnae there - furfuxake!

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

30 more minutes...

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almost 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Drew 2-2 today. 1st goal did a Reina, 2nd wasn't too much better, very much soft goals. Two points dropped for sure.

Three for me, and two for them.

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