Charlie Cowie (16) Keeps Clean Sheet in QOS Debut

Charlie Cowie kept a clean sheet on his debut last night for Queen of the South at just 16 years of age.

The youngster was a last minute inclusion in the starting line-up, after their number 1 goalkeeper was injured in the warmup.

A fine performance from the 16 year old saw Allan Johnston’s side defeat an inform Raith Rovers who were unbeaten in their last 3 games.

Goals from Connor Shields in the 18th minute and Thomas Goss in added time were enough to seal victory for The Queens.

Cowie produced a few good saves in the match and secured what was only his sides 3rd clean sheet of the season.

Queen of The South were also off the back of 4 successive defeats which made the youngsters performance all the more impressive.

Charlie Cowie joined the club when he was just 11, after signing from Greystone Rovers in 2015.

Last nights result saw Queen of the South lift themselves off the bottom of the table into 8th place in the Scottish Championship.

As well as gaining a vital 3 points, QOS fans will have been delighted to see a young local lad having a positive impact in the first team.

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Stoke City Face Goalkeeper Crisis Ahead of Spurs Clash

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Stoke City are facing a crisis in the goalkeeper department ahead of their Quarter Final clash against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup tonight.

The Potters currently have 4 senior goalkeepers ruled out of the tie against Jose Mourinho’s side.

Angus Gunn, Adam Davies & Niki Mäenpää are all injured whereas Joe Bursik is cup tied after being recalled from his loan at Doncaster.

This leaves Stoke City gaffer Michael O’Neill with the choice of only 2 goalkeepers who are available for selection.

Andy Lonergan (37) & Blondy Nna Noukeu (19) are the 2 keepers in contention to start the match.

Both are out of match practice with Noukeu having never made a senior appearance and Lonergan’s last outing being almost 2 years ago.

O’Neill has shown faith in the pair though, saying “Andy is fine, he’s trained the last couple of days…Blondy has been around the first team now for the best part of nine months and he’s done very well“.

Since O’Neill took over in 2019, Stoke have kept the most clean sheets in Europe’s top 5 leagues (21).

The goalkeeping trio of Gunn, Davies & Bursik have set the bar high so far this season with their performances.

Lonergan and Noukeu will have to be prepared as they face the possibility of coming up against one of the worlds deadliest duos in Son & Kane.

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Iker Casillas Joins the Real Madrid Foundation

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Iker Casillas has been announced as the Deputy CEO for the Real Madrid foundation, after playing his last game for the club 5 years ago.

During his many years at Los Blancos, he won 19 titles and was hailed as one of the best goalkeepers of all time.

As well as the Spaniards achievements on the pitch, he has also been recognised for his human qualities.

Casillas has received numerous awards in this respect, such as The Prince of Asturias Sports Award & The Gold Medal of the Community of Madrid

His status as a Real Madrid legend and the alignment of his values with those of the club make him the perfect man for this new role.

The Real Madrid Foundation is used by the club to remain active in societal and community affairs.

It aims to promote the values inherent in sport as well as all of the related cultural aspects.

They currently have over 250 projects around the world and is certainly an exciting foundation to be a part of.

Nevertheless, Real Madrid fans will be delighted to see Iker Casillas return, and be a part of Real Madrid setup once again.

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Manuel Neuer Wins The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper 2020

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Manuel Neuer received the honour for the best men’s goalkeeper of 2020 last night, at ‘The Best FIFA Football Awards’.

The German keeper managed to beat Liverpool’s Alisson Becker and Atletico Madrid’s Jan Oblak who were both in contention for the award.

This topped off what had been a fantastic year for Neuer, after winning the Bundesliga, German Cup and Champions league in the 2019/20 season.

He impressed particularly in the Bundesliga conceding only 31 goals in 33 games.

Another glorious season for Manuel and his teammates meant that he now has over 20 major honours for Bayern alone.

After signing for the club in 2011 from FC Schalke he has now spent over 9 years at the club.

At 34 years of age ‘The Wall’ is showing no signs of slowing down.

Speaking at the FIFA awards night Neuer said “This was without a doubt the best year of my career”.

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Sam Johnstone Rescues a Vital Point for West Brom

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Sam Johnstone was the hero last night as West Brom managed to hold out for a 1-1 draw against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.

The Baggies went into the match as the underdogs with no one giving them much of a chance.

A goal on the half hour mark from İlkay Gündoğan made what seemed like an impossible task for Slaven Bilić’s side even more daunting.

It took just 13 minutes for West Brom to draw level though, through a Ruben Dias own goal following a shot towards goal from Semi Ajayi.

Manchester City dominated the game with 26 shots and 77% possession in the 90 minutes, but West Brom weathered the storm with their goalkeeper mainly to thank.

Johnstone was easily the standout performer for his side making 7 saves in total, including a crucial stop in added time to deny Raheem Sterling from close range.

He has played every Premier league game so far this season delivering consistent performances in what has been a tough return to the Premier League for The Baggies.

The West Brom keepers heroics saw them earn their first point at the Etihad since 2005 and end a 13 game losing streak against the Manchester side.

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Petr Cech Returns to Action for Chelsea

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Petr Cech played his first game since retiring, last night as Chelsea’s development side beat Tottenham 3-2.

It was not the start that Cech would’ve been hoping for though, as The Blues found themselves 2-0 down within the first 20 minutes.

The 38 year old said stated on Instagram that he felt “strange” during the first period of the match from being out of action for so long.

After this rough patch early on, Cech said that his “‘match system’ reappeared” and that “it was great to have that special feeling again”.

Chelsea hit back after half time with goals in the 61st & 63rd minutes to make it 2-2.

Premier League winner Danny Drinkwater & Spurs’ Alfie Devine were both sent off minutes later, leading to a ruckus on the pitch, with Cech at the centre of it.

An 88th minute goal saw Chelsea rescue the 3 points and go top of the Premier League 2.

This was the Czech internationals first match in 565 days following his retirement from the game.

He played his last professional game for Arsenal in the 2019 Europe league final where The Gunners lost, coincidently to Chelsea.

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Uhlsport – 100% Waterproof Goalkeeper Gloves

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Uhlsport have released 100% waterproof goalkeeper gloves to help combat the elements in the cold winter months.

As a goalkeeper we have all experienced the unpleasant feeling of cold, wet hands on a bleak winter morning.

Thankfully, the team down at Uhlsport have this issue covered with the Eliminator Aqua Outdry model.

Uhlsport have implemented OutDry technology to produce this essential piece of goalkeeping equipment.

OutDry uses a one piece patented construction process that creates a waterproof breathable barrier.

This impenetrable layer is heat bonded directly to the outer fabric, leaving no seams, no gaps, and no way for water to get in.

Compare that to traditional waterproof technology. Water gets in and stays in, collecting in the space between the inner and outer layers, making them heavy and wet.

OutDry improves fit and dexterity, keeping you drier, lighter and more comfortable.

Watch the video below to see how the OutDry technology works!

Below we look at some of the key features of the glove and its different components.

PALM: Patented AQUASOFT with special aqua additives

BACKHAND: 3D embossed latex CUT (classic cut)

GLOVE BODY: Comfortable textile for breathability & comfort

FASTENING: Latex strap

If that wasn’t enough the gloves also have an ergonomically pre-shaped cut, 3D embossed SCHOCKZONE & a full neoprene bandage.

The 100% waterproof goalkeeper gloves are available now at Just Keepers for a discounted price of £63.00!

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Kepa Arrizabalaga Set For Chelsea Return

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Kepa Arrizabalaga is in line to start his first game for Chelsea since October, tonight in the Champions League.

The Blues face Krasnodar in their final group game with knockout qualification already in the bag.

They will be confident of getting a result after beating the Russian side 4-0 the first time around.

According to BBC Sport, Lampard confirmed yesterday that Kepa would be starting the match.

He also highlighted his satisfaction with the Spaniard’s performances in training, describing the way he has conducted himself, as “brilliant”.

This will mark the Chelsea keepers first start since October 17th where he conceded 3 goals in a 3-3 against Southampton in the league.

Arrizabalaga had been a regular at Chelsea since signing for a record £71m in 2018 from Athletic Bilbao.

It its only recently that Kepa has been displaced as the Chelsea number one after sustaining a shoulder injury.

Since then, new signing Edouard Mendy has stepped in and made an outstanding start for the London side.

The Senegal international has kept 9 clean sheets in 12 games so far this season giving Lampard no choice but to keep him as the first choice keeper.

Kepa will be playing in front of 2000 Chelsea fans tonight as Stamford Bridge welcomes supporters back for only the second time this season.

With top spot in the group all but secured, it is the ideal scenario for the Chelsea goalkeeper to be reintroduced and eased into first team football.

Glove Spotting: Kepa Arrizabalaga

Kepa has favoured the adidas X GL PRO in recent times.

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Allan McGregor Breaks Rangers European Record

Allan McGregor broke the Rangers record for the most appearances in European competitions last night in the Europa League.

Last nights fixture saw the Scotsman make his 83rd European appearance for The Gers, overtaking former player Barry Ferguson on 82.

A Scott Arfield goal in the 63rd minute made it an even more memorable occasion for McGregor, securing a 3-2 victory against Belgian side Standard Liège.

This result guaranteed his sides place in the Europa league knockout stages with 1 game remaining.

McGregor made his first European appearance 14 years ago in a 2006 UEFA Cup match against Molde over 2 legs.

He kept a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw in the first leg before defeating the Norwegian side 2-0 in his second European outing.

At 38 years of age, the Rangers keeper is still going strong, playing every game so far in Europe and making 6 appearances in the Scottish Premiership.

Steven Gerrard was full of praise for his keeper saying that “He’s a super professional.” and that “He deserves this accolade”.

Rangers are currently cruising at the top of the Premiership, 11 points ahead of rivals, Celtic.

They travel to Ross County this weekend, where McGregor and his teammates will be hoping to extend this gap even further.

Glove Spotting: Allan McGregor

McGregor is often donning the Kaliaaer PWRLITE UNITY XT Allan McGregor.

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Kelleher Shines in Champions League Debut for Liverpool

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Caoimhin Kelleher put in a man of the match performance last night as he made his Champions League debut for Liverpool.

A strong display from the 22 year old saw the Red’s beat Ajax 1-0, securing their spot in the knockout stages.

Curtis Jones put Liverpool 1-0 up in the 58th minute with Kelleher and co managing to hold Erik ten Hag’s men at bay.

It was far from a stroll in the park for the Irishman who had to make 4 saves in total, including a spectacular stop late on to deny the Dutch side.

In doing so Kelleher became the first Irish keeper to keep a clean sheet in the Champions League group stages.

Klopp’s faith in the youngster was ultimately repaid, after an impressive performance in what was an important fixture for the club..

Last night was a big step up for the young keeper who had only played in 4 matches for the senior side in EFL and FA cup fixtures.

Although he was yet to play on the European stage prior to yesterday, he has a Champions league winners medal after being part of the Liverpool squad that lifted the trophy in 2019.

Speaking after the game, Kelleher struggled to hide his excitement saying that he was:

“Over the moon really with how the whole night went…and for the whole team to get the win and to qualify. Just delighted.”

Glove Spotting: Caoimhin Kelleher

Kelleher was sporting the Reusch Attrakt range in his first Champions League outing.

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