every goalkeeper being able to actually catch high balls and crosses.
02-03-2026, 08:50 PM
Peter
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Originally Posted by redgunamo
every goalkeeper being able to actually catch high balls and crosses.
That will be a big blow to the renaissance of the 'old fashioned' centre forward. At least Ted Drake was allowed to bundle the keeper into the net and call it a goal.
02-03-2026, 08:57 PM
redgunamo
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Originally Posted by Peter
That will be a big blow to the renaissance of the 'old fashioned' centre forward. At least Ted Drake was allowed to bundle the keeper into the net and call it a goal.
After the 'new' breed of keepers dominate, then we'll really start looking for 'old fashioned' centre forwards.
Nobody's heart is really in it at the moment.
02-03-2026, 09:02 PM
Peter
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Originally Posted by redgunamo
After the 'new' breed of keepers dominate, then we'll really start looking for 'old fashioned' centre forwards.
Nobody's heart is really in it at the moment.
Bit like this game......
If we get old fashioned centre froward, wont that lead to old fashioned centre backs? I do hope so. They are the guys I really miss :-)
02-03-2026, 09:13 PM
IUFG
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Originally Posted by Peter
Bit like this game......
If we get old fashioned centre froward, wont that lead to old fashioned centre backs? I do hope so. They are the guys I really miss :-)
Martin Keown. He didn't mind where he put his face...
02-03-2026, 09:18 PM
Peter
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Originally Posted by IUFG
Martin Keown. He didn't mind where he put his face...
Well, with a face like that you cant be fussy :-)
02-03-2026, 09:42 PM
redgunamo
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Originally Posted by Peter
Well, with a face like that you cant be fussy :-)
It's a face that has nothing to fear, as the man said.
Everything had been done to it that anybody could think of.