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Tim Krul (now playing for Luton Town)


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That Keegan quote is superb. :lol: Sort of links in with his comments about knowing it was the beginning of the end of him as NUFC manager when he felt sorry for Gerry Francis for beating his Spurs side 7-1. We'd generally always go out to beat sides by as many as we could under his management.

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2500411/Newcastle-United-goalkeeper-Tim-Krul-performed-heroics-Tottenham-Hotspur-story-record-breaking-Dutchman.html

 

Six years on and that same gangly goalie has just set a new Premier League record for saves – 14 – in one match.

 

Didn't know it was a PL record.

 

In November, 2006 Newcastle journeyed to Sicily for a UEFA Cup match against Palermo. And, in the heart of mafia country, it was Krul who was boss. Then just 18, his heroics helped the Magpies to a 1-0 victory.

 

It was a dream debut and, given its exotic location, one which entered black-and-white legend. His post-match interview proved just as popular, the startled starlet simply repeating the word ‘unbelievable’. It was hard to disagree. Unbelievable.

 

It won’t come as a shock to learn that he models himself on Edwin van der Sar. The former Manchester United custodian once made a point of seeking out Krul following a match at St James’ Park and the pair spent a good quarter of an hour deep in conversation.

 

Krul spoke to the press not long after and was asked how the conversation with van der Sar had been, ‘Ah, unbelievable’, he came back.

 

Was Unbelievable!'s user name inspired by Krul? :lol:

 

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