Archives for "April, 2009"

Posted by Simon on 14th April 2009
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Umbro The England Glove

March saw the Launch of the stunning new England Home kit, and now Umbro launch of this stunning new glove and concept. This is a brand new glove with a brand new concept. It is different from what you would perhaps consider the ‘norm’ for a goalkeeper glove. So – how did Umbro develop the [...]

Posted by Simon on 13th April 2009
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Schwarzer Top of The Stops

By Danny Wright Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer is currently the best goalkeeper in the Premier League, according to stats released by Opta. The statistics reveal that the Australian has saved 81% of shots he has faced so far this season. That put his total number of saves for the season at 113. Schwarzer has played [...]

Posted by Danny on 13th April 2009
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Given: I Want Trophies

By Danny Wright Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given has revealed he is desperate to win silverware. In a candid interview with The Sunday Times, the former Newcastle man admitted he moved to Mark Hughes’ side in the hunt for trophies. Given, 33, is perhaps the best goalkeeper in the top-flight never to have won major [...]

Posted by Danny on 9th April 2009
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Reina in Reds Rallying Cry

By Danny Wright Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina believes his side can still qualify for the Champions League semi-finals - despite suffered a 3-1 hammering at the hands of Chelsea in the first leg last night. Guus Hiddink’s side turned on the style to run out comfortable winners, with a brace from full-back Branislav Ivanovic and a [...]

Posted by Danny on 9th April 2009
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Almunia Blow For Arsenal

By Danny Wright Arsenal will be without first-choice goalkeeper Manuel Almunia after picking up an ankle injury in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Villarreal. The Spaniard had to be replaced in the first-half after colliding with striker Giuseppe Rossi. Polish stopper and number two Lukasz Fabianski replaced Almunia, making a fine double save as Arsenal fought [...]