OCK Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Goalkeepers are pure radge. My favourite position, one I enjoyed playing in myself until I stopped growing at the age of 16. Let's share some of our favourite GK memories and clips, since Yorkie (much like the Goblin King) has no power of us. My favourite keepers are entirely based on childhood nostalgia and having Italian football during the 90s. 1. Angelo Peruzzi Short, stocky, looked like he was related to Stoichkov or perhaps could have been your uncle. Absolutely nuts. Could probably beat up 8 people at once. Juventus GK throughout the 90s. An inspiration to anyone under 6' to become a GK. Wearer of one of my favourite keeper tops. 2. Gianluca Pagliuca Professional flapper and superman. Every save was a highlight reel, even if it was straight at him. I loved it. 3. Edwin van der Sar A firm favourite of mine throughout the 90s, amazed when he joined Fulham. Gutted when he joined Man U. Very tall, commanding and could use his feet. He'd be worth billions today. 4. Oliver Kahn (Jens Mustermann) I loathed this guy. He was good, too good. Annoyingly good and completely bonkers. You would NEVER use him as a poster child for goalkeeping other than to highlight what agreesive keeping looks like. Everything he does is 'wrong', but it works. Neuer and Kahn are THE best with their footwork and aggression. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 nice thread. Higuita, Chilavert and Campos were the standout maverick keepers of the 90s. Chilavert scored over 50 goals according to wiki Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Buffon is the one that always springs to mind for me, sexy bastard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCK Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Chilavert was immense. Campos another hero of mine under 6ft, wore number 9 and would play up front when it fancied him too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanegg Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Jens Mustermann😂👌 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 (edited) Pagliuca is a Villa fan. Has a tattoo and everything. A really bad tattoo in fact. Edited December 15, 2023 by brummie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 1 hour ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Buffon is the one that always springs to mind for me, sexy bastard. Buffon and Van Der Sar are just my all times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 I don’t even know why but I loved Chilavert. Campos was an OG MLS legend. I went to the first MLS All Star game, which was a doubleheader with Brazil vs World All Stars after. Campos played in both games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checko Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 24 minutes ago, brummie said: Pagliuca is a Villa fan. Has a tattoo and everything. A really bad tattoo in fact. How'd he end up loving Villa? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCK Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, brummie said: Pagliuca is a Villa fan. Has a tattoo and everything. A really bad tattoo in fact. This is nuts. Not sure I like him anymore I can only assume he was a huge Nigel Spink fan. Edited December 15, 2023 by OCK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 49 minutes ago, Checko said: How'd he end up loving Villa? We all do in the end, comrade. Ask @toon25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checko Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 I'm going to assume he managd them when Championship Manager 2 came out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCK Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 In fairness, Nigel Spink had unreal final Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Peruzzi was the first keeper I seem to remember watching who'd punch the ball away regularly as a form of counter-attack rather than catch it. I was blown away by it as a kid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Jorge Campos is the 'keeper that comes to my mind when I think of 'keepers growing up. I posted about him not long ago. On 29/12/2021 at 00:17, Kid Icarus said: Campos was almost this mythical creature amongst my mates in the '90s. Back when we didn't have YouTube to check, I remember hearing something along the lines of 'nar man he's like 5ft 4 but he's that good that he's still the best goalkeeper in the world' Loved Toldo as well and didn't think there was much between him and Buffon at one time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicente_14 Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Always loved Buffon, Toldo and Canizares. Had a soft spot for Sebastian Frey too, always thought he was underrated (might just have been awful though!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 3 hours ago, brummie said: Pagliuca is a Villa fan. Has a tattoo and everything. A really bad tattoo in fact. Looks like a lick and, stick tattoo from them penny chewing gum packs on the 80s 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Chilavert used to be the free kick taker was like a keeper version of beckham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 1 minute ago, andycap said: Looks like a lick and, stick tattoo from them penny chewing gum packs on the 80s 😂 It reminded me of that Half Man Half Biscuit track, "Shit Arm, Bad Tattoo" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Schmeichel was a beast aswell won man utd many leagues and trophies that lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 (edited) I know he was a little bit shit but Big Dave Beasant got me playing in goal as he has the same (but misspelt) surname to me. funnily enough I was also a little bit shit bit knew how to save a pen Edited December 15, 2023 by Colos Short and Curlies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 5 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Buffon is the one that always springs to mind for me, sexy bastard. Buffon? Literally one of the least attractive Italian footballers I’ve ever seen. Great keeper obvs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 11 minutes ago, Ronaldo said: Buffon? Literally one of the least attractive Italian footballers I’ve ever seen. Great keeper obvs. Who’s the sexiest? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Neuer's the best I've seen in my lifetime, revolutionized the position. Have a firm hatred for the scorpion kick one and that stupid gimmick save he made. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 5 hours ago, brummie said: Pagliuca is a Villa fan. Has a tattoo and everything. A really bad tattoo in fact. He looks like the Italian Nick Cotton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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