David De Gea won the 2022/2023 English Premier League Golden Glove award for the second time in his 12-year career at Manchester United, ending the season with an impressive 17 clean sheets compared to his nearest rivals with 14 ( Nick Pope, Alisson Becker and Aaron Ramsdale). This coveted award I would imagine is the…
André Onana’s tenure at Manchester United has been disappointing, with high expectations following his signing. His first two seasons saw him struggle significantly, conceding 58 goals in his debut and underwhelming fans. Analysis highlights shortcomings in his skill set, relationships with coaching staff, and management influences. His recent loan to Trabzonspor symbolizes a decline from anticipated greatness. The narrative reflects broader challenges facing black goalkeepers in football and underscores the importance of support and improvement at elite levels.
The Ultimate Keeper Journey so far..
Exploring the illusiveness of the intrinsic value of PSxG/SoT and PSxG+/- calculations and the implications of its effects in the evolution of the art of goalkeeping.
Achieving mastery in goalkeeping is becoming increasingly elusive in the modern era, largely due to prevailing perceptions within the goalkeeping community and the rigid beliefs that accompany them. In this editorial, I address concerns about the future of goalkeeping as an art, share my perspectives, and suggest solutions to steer its evolution in the right direction.
Ode to a Goalkeeper Agent
Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible, and if it is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach. Marcus Aurelius Take a moment to imagine a scenario where there are no limitations preventing someone from realizing their fullest potential in any endeavor they pursue as their…
If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude Maya Angelou Here’s a thought-provoking question for football/soccer and sports enthusiasts: To what extent do factors such as race, ethnicity, or geographical origin influence the assessment of skill sets and abilities when evaluating individuals in their specialized roles? I encourage…
It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data – Sherlock Holmes Picture this irony: In my earlier article, I expressed skepticism regarding the importance of the Yashin Trophy. Even before we could delve deeper into that conversation, the 2023 award recipient had a moment over the weekend that resembled a comical mishap…
The most valuable commodity I know is Information Gordon Gekko – Wall Street The impactful remark delivered by the fictional character Gordon Gekko, portrayed by Michael Douglas in the 1987 cult film Wall Street, holds immense significance. In today’s data-centric era, where decision-making is heavily reliant on data, it becomes increasingly clear that the value…
‘I don’t get it.. I cannot understand how a manager can come to the conclusion that it’s a great thing to have competition for the number one shirt. ‘A goalkeeper’s position is very reactive. You cannot create anything on your own, you have to wait for things to happen. ‘You’re now asking your goalkeeper to…
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