Slime
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Peter Bonetti?
Didn't he knock England out of the 1970 World Cup?
Didn't he knock England out of the 1970 World Cup?
clubchamp98
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Not on his own!Peter Bonetti?
Didn't he knock England out of the 1970 World Cup?
Tashyboy
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Neville SouthallPretty sure Everton fans would take Neville Southall at his prime currently, hed certainly have put it in row Z
A former hod-carrier and dustman in Llandudno, Southall began life as a centre half. He was good enough to have trials with Crewe Alexandra and Bolton Wanderers but never made the grade. Instead, he went between the posts for Llandudno Swifts and quickly moved up the football ladder. After brief spells with Conway United and Bangor City, he joined non-league Winsford where he was spotted by Bury, who paid £6000 for his services.
After just 39 games for the Shakers, Southall was snapped up by Everton, completing an amazing transformation - in just less than two years, he had gone from working on a building site to playing First Division football. For the next sixteen years he would remain the Toffees' first-choice keeper, experiencing all their highs and lows.
The honours came thick and fast during those early days. Everton were experiencing something of a revival under Howard Kendall and within the space of three won the League, FA Cup and the Cup Winners' Cup. Indeed, Southall was voted Player of the Year in 1985 when the Blues won the championship but the Heysel disaster cut short Everton's dominance as the team broke up. And while others went on to enjoy big money moves to the continent, Southall stayed behind, clocking up the appearances.
Although successful on the domestic front, the big Welshman enjoyed little success on the international scene and although he was an established World Class player, he never played in a major tournament. The closest he got was in 1993, when Wales narrowly missed out on World Cup qualification. Nevertheless, he racked up 91 caps - a national record.
Southall played over 700 times for Everton - a club record - and was the first player to make 200 appearances in the Premiership. As he matured with age, many expected him to retire gracefully, but Big Nev confounded the critics and just kept on going, adding a second FA Cup winners medal to his collection in 1995. But time soon caught up with Southall. After loan spells with Southend United and Stoke City, plus a spell with Torquay United, he finally retired before making a comeback for Bradford City at the ripe old age of 42 in the Premiership!
Tashyboy
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This guy was one of my favourites, forget he was sold by the spurs to there rivals.
Pat Jennings
If ever there was a goalkeeper that could be described as atypical of the breed, it was Pat Jennings. Unorthodox, unflappable, respectable and polite, Jennings commanded his penalty box with an air of nonchalance and calmness that would shame Peter Schmeichel into retirement. Yet despite never receiving any formal kind of coaching - or even because of it - he become one of the greatest goalkeepers the game has ever seen.
Born in Newry, Northern Ireland, Jennings grew up playing Gaelic Football before signing for his local side as a teenager. He first caught the eye playing in a Youth Tournament at Wembley at the age of 17 and was signed by Watford shortly afterwards. His subsequent performances for the Hornets earned him International recognition and a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur in 1964.
There he arguably enjoyed the most successful spell of his career, winning the FA Cup, two League Cups and the UEFA Cup in quick succession. However, believing he was past his best, Spurs foolishly sold him to local rivals Arsenal for £40,000 in 1977, where he enjoyed further success and played on for another eight seasons. He appeared in three more FA Cup Finals and a Cup Winners Cup Final before capping his career with an appearance at the World Cup Finals, where he played in the Northern Ireland side that unexpectedly beat host nation Spain to progress to the Quarter Finals.
Such was his stance in the game that he came out of retirement to play in the 1986 finals in Mexico, winning his record 119th cap on his 41st birthday against Brazil.
One of the reasons he was so successful was down to the size of his hands - which were as big as a pair of satellite dishes (or thereabouts). His 'Lurgan shovels', as manager Billy Bingham liked to call them, helped him pull off spectacular one-handed saves which didn't see possible and he had the habit of breaking the hearts of many a centre forward by clawing the ball out of the air single-handedly and holding onto it.
But it wasn't just about his hands - it was his whole approach to the game. A late starter, his lack of formal training meant he avoided the bad habits and strict codes of conducts of his predecessors, and he broke the mould by willingly using other parts of his body to keep the ball out of the net. He was the first to use his feet to good effect and underlined the strength of his kicking by scoring from a goal kick during the 1967 Charity Shield match against Manchester United.
Pat Jennings
Born in Newry, Northern Ireland, Jennings grew up playing Gaelic Football before signing for his local side as a teenager. He first caught the eye playing in a Youth Tournament at Wembley at the age of 17 and was signed by Watford shortly afterwards. His subsequent performances for the Hornets earned him International recognition and a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur in 1964.
There he arguably enjoyed the most successful spell of his career, winning the FA Cup, two League Cups and the UEFA Cup in quick succession. However, believing he was past his best, Spurs foolishly sold him to local rivals Arsenal for £40,000 in 1977, where he enjoyed further success and played on for another eight seasons. He appeared in three more FA Cup Finals and a Cup Winners Cup Final before capping his career with an appearance at the World Cup Finals, where he played in the Northern Ireland side that unexpectedly beat host nation Spain to progress to the Quarter Finals.
Such was his stance in the game that he came out of retirement to play in the 1986 finals in Mexico, winning his record 119th cap on his 41st birthday against Brazil.
One of the reasons he was so successful was down to the size of his hands - which were as big as a pair of satellite dishes (or thereabouts). His 'Lurgan shovels', as manager Billy Bingham liked to call them, helped him pull off spectacular one-handed saves which didn't see possible and he had the habit of breaking the hearts of many a centre forward by clawing the ball out of the air single-handedly and holding onto it.
But it wasn't just about his hands - it was his whole approach to the game. A late starter, his lack of formal training meant he avoided the bad habits and strict codes of conducts of his predecessors, and he broke the mould by willingly using other parts of his body to keep the ball out of the net. He was the first to use his feet to good effect and underlined the strength of his kicking by scoring from a goal kick during the 1967 Charity Shield match against Manchester United.
I didn't mention Pat Jennings as the chat originally was English keepers but it is only right that Tashy brought him into the conversation. Immense keeper, hands like buckets and seemingly an absolute gent to boot. He had a voice that should have been used for voiceovers, deep and soothing.
If ever anyone if collecting a list of 'greatest' players to play in the top division of the English leagues then he would be in there. How you choose between the likes of him, Nev, Schmeichel, Clemence, Van der Saar I am not really sure. Some great names there.
If ever anyone if collecting a list of 'greatest' players to play in the top division of the English leagues then he would be in there. How you choose between the likes of him, Nev, Schmeichel, Clemence, Van der Saar I am not really sure. Some great names there.
hairball_89
Club Champion
As a 30 year old Liverpool fan, it pains me to say it, but he is easily the best keeper I've seen in the PL. Immense and consistent. Van Der Sar, Cech, Alisson all a level below atm, although the latter needs probably 2-3 more seasons in the same vein as his last 2 to really be classed as among the best.
In terms of PL era I would agree with you. Yes, it hurts me too
SteveW86
Head Pro
I saw the young Liverpool RB who played last night has blacked out all of his social media due to abuse he recieved on the back of his performance. I didnt watch the game, but apparantely made just 1 error in a 7-2 win. What is wrong with people?!
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
I thought it was from a previous performance, but still doesnt excuse the fact.
Some divvies should serve lifetime / 5 year / 1 year / 6 month bans for disgusting trolling.
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
The reason he’s in the team for games like this is to learn from those mistakes.
Everyone makes mistakes,
Even VVD made mistakes this year havnt seen any abuse of him???
Some people are idiots And probably nothing else to do.
I thought he played really well so did the other young lads.
D
Deleted member 16999
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You should of seen his Dad, he was even better.
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
I see a Gillingham Town player has tested positive. Their game tomorrow cancelled, their EFL game in the week cancelled, their game next weekend cancelled and theyve been told to shut their training facilities for 14 days!!!!
Do wonder just how much longer football will be continuing, especially in the lower leagues
Do wonder just how much longer football will be continuing, especially in the lower leagues
Kellfire
Blackballed
Neville Southall
Legend has it, that when Neville Southall started out with Bury, he was banned from training with the rest of the squad because they were getting a bit despondent that he was ruining their shooting practice by saving everything thrown at him. But that was Neville Southall all over - even in training he never gave less than 100%.
A former hod-carrier and dustman in Llandudno, Southall began life as a centre half. He was good enough to have trials with Crewe Alexandra and Bolton Wanderers but never made the grade. Instead, he went between the posts for Llandudno Swifts and quickly moved up the football ladder. After brief spells with Conway United and Bangor City, he joined non-league Winsford where he was spotted by Bury, who paid £6000 for his services.
After just 39 games for the Shakers, Southall was snapped up by Everton, completing an amazing transformation - in just less than two years, he had gone from working on a building site to playing First Division football. For the next sixteen years he would remain the Toffees' first-choice keeper, experiencing all their highs and lows.
The honours came thick and fast during those early days. Everton were experiencing something of a revival under Howard Kendall and within the space of three won the League, FA Cup and the Cup Winners' Cup. Indeed, Southall was voted Player of the Year in 1985 when the Blues won the championship but the Heysel disaster cut short Everton's dominance as the team broke up. And while others went on to enjoy big money moves to the continent, Southall stayed behind, clocking up the appearances.
Although successful on the domestic front, the big Welshman enjoyed little success on the international scene and although he was an established World Class player, he never played in a major tournament. The closest he got was in 1993, when Wales narrowly missed out on World Cup qualification. Nevertheless, he racked up 91 caps - a national record.
Southall played over 700 times for Everton - a club record - and was the first player to make 200 appearances in the Premiership. As he matured with age, many expected him to retire gracefully, but Big Nev confounded the critics and just kept on going, adding a second FA Cup winners medal to his collection in 1995. But time soon caught up with Southall. After loan spells with Southend United and Stoke City, plus a spell with Torquay United, he finally retired before making a comeback for Bradford City at the ripe old age of 42 in the Premiership!
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
wow lucky lucky United
Norrin Radd
Tour Winner
The woodwork got a right hammering at the amex and if any luck at all had gone Brighton's way it could have been a rout of utd today , as it is they got a very lucky penalty scored with the last kick of the game , from a corner that should have been a goal kick as the ball was out of play when a red player thought he had kept it in . Unfortunately nobody saw it and it wasn't until after the game that it was spotted.
Lucky lucky utd
Lucky lucky utd
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PJ87
Journeyman Pro
Very lucky with the woodwork but then woodwork is off target so need to improve shooting
Pen was clear handball that would be missed in previous years
SteveW86
Head Pro
Forget Fergie time, we now have Ole time where they can restart the game to give Utd that one last chance.
Hard won 3 points, very professional performance. Good first half, second half was largely Palace without Pickford really having to make a save. The sort of game you need to win to have a good season.
Slime
Tour Winner
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Boing Boing lol
