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Goalkeepers and post-penalty save celebrations
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MattBackHome
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- Jul 7, 2003
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Prediction:
Tomorrow, at 10am, GJN1 will post a thread about how he hates it when goalkeepers spit into their own palms.
Tomorrow, at 10am, GJN1 will post a thread about how he hates it when goalkeepers spit into their own palms.
LamieRobertson
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Oh...part 2..will it be a trilogy to help fill time in the International break?
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Actually, it was going to be a thread about why goalkeepers insist on having a feel of the match ball in the tunnel before the game starts. IT'S A BALL! LIKE THE ONES YOU'VE JUST WARMED UP WITH! They're not going to suddenly make you play with a melon...
MattBackHome
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Can we just bring that forward into today's thread and save everyone the bother?
LamieRobertson
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I was thinking 'why should goalies get paid as much as outfield players considering they do less running around'
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No, we can't. Sorry.
Tell that to anyone who's been in the same team as Leon Best.
Normski1989
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It's usually because the ball has gone out for a corner or throw in for the other team, and the goalkeeper doesn't want to get caught out by it being taken quickly. Simple enough.
What's next? Why do goalies bounce the ball before the kick it? Is it to check that it's still bouncy?
What's next? Why do goalies bounce the ball before the kick it? Is it to check that it's still bouncy?
Normski1989
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Take. A. Bow.
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MattBackHome
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Fair enough. In that case might I suggest adding to your daily dose of very niche yet mundane goalkeeper observations:
- Why do goalkeepers use their hands? What's that about eh?
- Don't you just hate it when a goalie comes up for a corner then has to run all the way back? Madness.
- My wife left me for a goalkeeper.
- What's with the brightly coloured kits?
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- #14
All valid topics. Thanks for entering into the spirit.
I'll also be using 'niche yet mundane' on the cover of the book when it comes out too, if that's OK?
father_and_son
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I was thinking 'why should goalies get paid as much as outfield players considering they do less running around'
Reminds me of a gem we heard from behind us earlier in the season... I reckon the son was about 6yo and all we heard was "Dad, do they get paid more money if it's raining?"
Sheebo
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- Jul 13, 2003
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You get points from me for using 'their' & 'they're' correctly at least. But for the love of God, please change your avator - it makes me feel sick every time I see you post which isn't good!!!
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease!
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I can't help the way I look.
Theatre of Trees
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just make sure you watch the ball before celebrating.