Can Thibaut Courtois Save Chelsea?
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been out of action since he suffered a knee injury in training just before his club’s September 12 Premier League tilt with Everton. An unquestioned starter for the Blues, Courtois is many people’s pick…
Three Champions League keepers to watch
The four Premier League clubs in this season’s UEFA Champions League will all be confident, and expecting, to progress past the group phase. Chelsea are the leading English contenders in Uefa competitions betting to be successful at the end of the…
Are goalkeepers underrated?
One position that is extremely underrated in the sport of football is that of the goalkeeper. Think about it – the only time a goalkeeper has won the Ballon d’Or was in 1963 by Lev Yashin and none have done it since. Manuel Neuer had a great chance…
Watford – A dream club for out of favour goalkeepers
“For me, it’s just great to be playing again. When I signed for them, the owner said to me that he needed my help. He needed me to help his young squad. I told him I was here to help. What I needed at that moment was to play again and to get my…
Is David de Gea the best goalkeeper in the world?
David de Gea has been in exceptional form throughout the last 18 months and must be classified as one of the greatest goalkeepers in the game. The Manchester United shot stopper has guided his club to fourth place in the Premier League and crucially, has…
Casillas vs Buffon – the big two
There once was a time where Iker Casillas and Gianluigi Buffon were the undisputed big two when it came to being the best goalkeepers in the word. Naturally, as time went by, they got older but their experience overshadowed their age and they continued…