Archives for "May, 2008"
POLL: Vote today for your goalkeeper of the year
David James who lifited the FA Cup with Portsmouth kept 16 clean sheets in 35 Premiership games. With the Premiership season well and truly over and having seen Manchester United Lift the Champions League on Wednesday night in Moscow, we would you now like your vote for the best keeper in the Premier League this [...]
(Euro 2008 news) Italy keeper Amelia complains about ball
The official match ball for Euro 2008 will cause goalkeepers more problems than usual because of its erratic flight, Italy’s reserve keeper Marco Amelia said on Tuesday. The build-up to big tournaments is often dominated by goalkeepers worrying about new balls, which are brought out especially for the events. The official Euro 2008 ball, EUROPASS, [...]
League One Stopper Given England Call
By Danny Wright Peterborough goalkeeper Joe Lewis has been called up to the England squad in a shock move by manager Fabio Capello. The stopper joined Posh for £400,000 in January from Norwich and has taken the place of Wigan goalkeeper Chris Kirkland, who withdrew after suffering muscle spasms. England take on the United States in [...]
Stopper Lehmann undecided on future
Ex Arsenal stopper Jens Lehmann admits he has not decided whether to prolong his career beyond this summer’s European Championship. Having been told he has no future at Emirates Stadium, he is on the lookout for a new club. At 38 the outspoken German stopper accepts there are no guarantees he will land terms at another side, [...]
Barnsley complete Steele signing
Barnsley have completed the permanent signing of West Brom goalkeeper Luke Steele on a free transfer. The 23-year-old has signed a one-year deal following a successful three-month loan spell at Oakwell. The former Manchester United keeper was signed by Barnsley as cover for the injured Heinz Muller in February. His heroics helped the Tykes seal [...]
Schwarzer Completes Cottagers Move
By Danny Wright Middlesborough goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has been signed by Premier League compatriots Fulham. The Australian was out of contract on Teesside after 11-years service at the club and now pens a two year deal with Roy Hodgson’s men. The 35-year-old had been linked with a series of other clubs throughout the season, with Bayern [...]
Fulham complete Schwarzer signing
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has made Middlesbrough goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer his first signing of the summer. The 35-year-old Australian has ended an 11-year career on Teesside yesterday by agreeing a two-year deal at Craven Cottage. “I am delighted to have joined Fulham and look forward immensely to the new challenge in my career,” he told the [...]
Van der Sar Seals Euro Glory
By Danny Wright Manchester United beat Chelsea on penalties to secure the Champions League final, with goalkeeper Edwin Van der Saar the hero. The stopper foiled Nicolas Anelka in sudden death to seal a 6-5 win on penalties. Earlier Chelsea were in a healthy position after Petr Cech denied Cristiano Ronaldo, but John Terry slipped [...]
Kirkland Pens Latics Deal
By Danny Wright Wigan goalkeeper Chris Kirkland has signed a new contract with the club. The stopper has penned a new four-year deal that will keep him at the JJB Stadium until 2012. Kirkland has made a big impression on manager Steve Bruce, who was delighted with the news. He told BBC Sport: “I knew [...]
“Champions League build up” Cech & Van Der Sar go head to head
Manchester United v Chelsea Luzniki Stadium Moscow Wednesday, 21st May Kick-off: 19.45 LIVE on ITV 1 and Sky Sports 1 and HD 1. What an epic day we have in store, the first all English Champions League final takes place in Moscow this evening. With 2 of the best goalkeepers in the world going head to head, Cech [...]
