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HO Mega Pro (David James)

By Martin Sanders • Nov 14th, 2008 • Category: GreatSave.tv

I take a look at the new Mega Pro (David James gloves).

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James staying put

By Martin Sanders • Nov 14th, 2008 • Category: Transfers & Rumours

The England stopper reassured Portsmouth’s fans that he intends to see out his contract with the south coast club.  The England international has been linked with a possible move to Tottenham to rejoin Harry Redknapp when the transfer window reopens in January.
However, the 38-year-old is happy at Fratton Park and would be delighted to see [...]



Legend Buffon admits to depression

By Martin Sanders • Nov 14th, 2008 • Category: Legends

Italy and Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has openly admitted that he once suffered from depression.
The 30 year-old told La Stampa, who published extracts from his new autobiography ‘Numero Uno’, that during a period of success on the pitch, off it he was reciving psychological help.
“From December 2003 until June 2004 I was suffering from depression, [...]



Training plonker forced to drive home in Reliant Robin!

By Martin Sanders • Nov 14th, 2008 • Category: Keeper News

As most nights like all football fans i always make sure i get half an hour of skysports news in to catch up on all the days footy news. As a goalkeeping freak the first thing i look out for is the goalkeeping news. Last night i had to laugh was i seeing things David James in [...]



Matt Murray seals Bulls switch

By Martin Sanders • Nov 13th, 2008 • Category: Transfers & Rumours

Hereford have completed the loan signing of Matt Murray on a short-term contract from Wolves.
The former England U21 keeper has penned a one-month deal with the League One outfit.
Having been blighted by injuries, Murray is keen to regain his match sharpness during his time at Edgar Street.
The 27-year-old stopper was heralded as one of the finest [...]



Q and A with Shaka Hislop

By Martin Sanders • Nov 12th, 2008 • Category: Interviews

Name: Shaka Hislop
D.O.B: 22/2/69
Born: Hackney, London
Current Club: FC Dallas
Height: 6ft 6ins
Glove Size: 12
Raised in the East End of London, Shaka Hislop learned his trade in the US college system before joining Reading in 1992. Newcastle paid £1.75million in 1995 - a British record fee for a keeper at the time - to take him to [...]



Midweek Round up: Stunning saves from Kirkland

By Martin Sanders • Nov 12th, 2008 • Category: Midweek Reviews

Not a week goes by anymore with out any midweek football action. This week sees the return of the Carling Cup.
Tuesday night saw the start of the 4th round stages, after a weekend filled with keepers in the spotlight after fine displays Tuesday night proved to take of where the weekend left off.
The match of the day [...]



Joining Spurs was goalkeeper Gomes’ biggest mistake

By Martin Sanders • Nov 12th, 2008 • Category: Keeper News

Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes who wears Uhlsport Cerberus Absolutgrip Moulded would be happier if he was still at PSV Eindhoven.
The Brazilian joined Spurs from PSV during the summer and Pedro Salazar Hewitt, a spokeman for the Dutch club, claimed Gomes has made a mistake by leaving Holland. Â
Hewitt said: ‘He is not unhappy at Spurs but [...]



Ex-Lazio Goalkeeper Defends Carrizo

By Martin Sanders • Nov 11th, 2008 • Category: Legends

Former Lazio goalkeeper Luca Marchegiani has come out in defence of his successor between the Lazio posts, Juan Pablo Carrizo (pictured), after the goalkeeper has been criticized for the media for some of his on-field performances.
Carrizo who wears the Puma King XL glove series arrived in Rome with a great reputation behind him from hsi time at [...]



Lehmann may quit in ref protest

By Martin Sanders • Nov 11th, 2008 • Category: Keeper News

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann says he may retire from football in protest at the standard of refereeing in Germany’s Bundesliga.
The Stuttgart goalkeeper was unhappy after picking up his third booking for dissent this season.
“I may as well not bother playing in future. I didn’t even say anything nasty to the referee,” he said.
“Surely there [...]