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7 Year Old Keeper is signed up by Everton

By Simon Lilly • Mar 21st, 2008 • Category: Keeper News

Everton have beaten off competition from Manchester United and Liverpool to the signing of a seven-year-old. Harry Yates, who has kicked since he could crawl, will link up with the Toffees after being spotted playing for his junior side.
After a flurry of interest from a number of teams, including United and Liverpool, his [...]



Nike T90 Confidence Technical Preview

By Simon Lilly • Feb 15th, 2008 • Category: GreatSave.tv

Available to Pre-Order in the very near future is the brand new T90 Confidence glove from Nike. Take a look at the 2 minute technical preview video below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztVBfFhuArU



Video: MLS Goalkeeper of the Year 2007

By Simon Lilly • Dec 20th, 2007 • Category: GreatSave.tv

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIOYdeFl5fU

Brad Guzan of Chivas USA was awarded this years, Goal Keeper of the Year Award. Guzan recorded a league high 13 shutouts.



Dudek delighted at Madrid move

By Simon Lilly • Jul 23rd, 2007 • Category: Transfers & Rumours

Former Liverpool FC goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek has spoken of his pride after completing a move to Spanish champions Real Madrid CF on a free transfer.
Istanbul heroDudek, who was an integral member of the Liverpool side that won the 2004/05 UEFA Champions League final against AC Milan on penalties, had been a peripheral figure at Anfield [...]



Given happy at Magpies

By Simon Lilly • Jul 17th, 2007 • Category: Keeper News

Shay Given has revealed he would be happy to spend the rest of his career at Newcastle.
The Republic of Ireland international is in his tenth year at St James’ Park after arriving from Blackburn.
Given has established himself as one of the best keepers in England during his time at the club with a number of [...]



Kahn mulls coaching in China

By Simon Lilly • Jul 17th, 2007 • Category: Keeper News

Bayern Munich goal keeper Oliver Kahn is to begin his new life as a coach in Asia from next June and China would be the top choice, according to FIFA’s official website.
“I am already 39 years old, and this year will be my last season,” the former Germany captain said during an interview with FIFA.
“I [...]



Sells Contour TGB Edition now in stock

By Simon Lilly • Jul 17th, 2007 • Category: Great-Save News

We now have stock of the new Sells Supersoft Contour Roll Finger design.
This updated new colour has been put together with the imput of TGB (the glove bag .com) The Contour ss roll was voted the best glove of 2006/07 season with some amazing reviews from goalkeepers all over the world.
This new contour glove comes [...]



Wolves goalkeeper Matt Murray hopes to make a swift return

By Simon Lilly • Jun 28th, 2007 • Category: Keeper News

Murray is waiting to hear back from a specialist but is in positive mood the news will be good.
“I don’t want to get carried away but there has been a massive improvement in the last few days,” he said.
“These are exciting times and the lads - like me - can’t wait to come back in [...]



Carlo’s perfect match!

By Simon Lilly • Jun 28th, 2007 • Category: Transfers & Rumours

WIGAN Athletic have handed a belated wedding present to Carlo Nash.The former Stockport and Manchester City keeper has returned from honeymoon to finalise his move to Wigan on a two-year deal. And he is excited by the prospect of playing Premiership football.Nash spent a month on loan at Latics last season and liked what he [...]



Villa join the hunt for Jaaskelainen

By Simon Lilly • Jun 18th, 2007 • Category: Transfers & Rumours

Aston Villa have joined the race to sign Bolton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen. Villa manager Martin O’Neill is interested in acquiring the Finnish international. O’Neill has made an inquiry for the 32-year-old who recently rejected a contract extension with the Trotters. He is searching for a new first-choice goalkeeper with Thomas Sorensen’s days at Villa Park [...]