England’s, Number One! England’s, England’s Number One!

It’s a chant that regularly rings out at football grounds up and down the country but with just a few months to go until England head out to South Africa, the all important number one shirt remains up for grabs.

A number of different goalkeepers have been given the opportunity to impress national boss Fabio Capello but a clear front runner is yet to emerge. These are just a few of the players hoping to catch the Italian’s eye: Read more

Keeper Skool Interviews Andrew Sparkes

Hailing from Wales, Andrew Sparkes knows what it takes to come up through the youth ranks of elite level teams, so much so, that he has transitioned his experiences goalkeeping in Europe, to helping develop new goalkeeping talent at New York Red Bulls of the MLS. You can also visit Andrew’s website at Andrew Sparkes Goalkeeping. Read more

Keeper Skool Interviews Simon Smith

Goalkeeper coach Simon Smith is larger than life in goalkeeping circles. The former Newcastle United goalkeeper coach and owner of Simon Smith Goalkeeping and Consultancy client list reads like the “who’s who” of top flight goalkeepers from all around the world. His seminars and coaching resources, including titles such as “Goalkeeping Practices” and “Goalkeeping for Soccer” provide an inside look into how a leading Premiership goalkeeper coach trained the likes of Shay Given and many others. Read more

An Introduction To… Vito Mannone

At the start of the season Arsenal goalkeeper Vito Mannone was largely unheard of away from the Emirates. Now he is being classed as one of the best prospects in Premier League football, after a string of impressive performances for the Gunners first team. Read more