Quote Originally Posted by redgunamo View Post
Raya punched a high ball the other night as well. Obviously needs a rest.
Remember in the old days when 'keepers caught the ball? The first time we saw 'keepers in Blighty punching the ball we considered them wrong'uns for their fancy, forrin ways.

But now everyone punches. I don't remember 'keepers dropping the ball much - the likes of Lukic or Spunky. So why do they punch now? Is it harder to catch the ball - perhaps it's lighter and/or moves more in the air. {Though if the latter were true, you'd be better off trying to catch it.}

Why did the change come about?