Footwork and attacking the ball drills

I’ve just started with a new set of young goalkeepers at the Keeper Skool goalkeeper training service in Sydney Australia. It’s interesting to see a wide mix of skill sets, and I’m always excited to get a glimpse into just how differently each goalkeeper attacks a certain drill.

This first week I decided to focus on footwork, basic set positions and basic handling. One thing that was brought to my attention early on was just how many young goalkeepers lack basic footwork skill and foot speed. Read more

Pearce: Joe has Hart for England job

Joe Hart has got the right temperament to be huge success as an England international, according to Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce.

When he was in charge at Manchester City Pearce bought the ‘keeper from Shrewsbury for £1.5million and his confidence in Hart’s ability is clearly undiminished. Read more

Vital keepers at the wrong end of the table

We all hear about players who represent the best sides in world football, but what about those struggling at the other end of the table?  Sometimes, when a team is struggling in front of goal they need to rely on their goalkeepers to ensure they come away with a point or defend a vital lead.  With that in mind, I’ve had a look through a few of the goalkeepers involved the Premier League relegation battle, to decide who could be vital for their respective clubs.
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Blues have Hart set on Joe move

Manchester City’s promising young keeper Joe Hart has had a memorable season during the 2009/2010 campaign.  Hart saw plenty of action for City last season until Shay Given arrived in January but this season he has been on loan at Birmingham and has really proven himself as a top shot-stopper.

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Keeper Skool Interviews Billy Stewart

Billy Stewart is not a name you may recognize instantly, though this former professional goalkeeper is responsible today for the development of some of the very best young goalkeepers in England, and foreign goalkeepers playing in the Premier League to boot. Billy hails from Liverpool, England, and had started his career with The Reds as an apprentice, becoming a professional player. Though, never getting the chance to showcase his ability with Liverpool FC, he moved onto clubs such as Wigan, Chester City and Southport. Over 9 years at Chester City, Billy played over 272 professional games under managers such as the great Harry McNally, traveling to Wembley Stadium on two occasions with both Chester City and Southport. Read more

Capello cool over ‘keeper conundrum

England coach Fabio Capello remains unconcerned about his potential World Cup goalkeeping conundrum.

Fans and pundits have voiced their concerns over the lack of a world-class goalkeeper in the England ranks ahead of this summer’s finals in South Africa. Read more