Was Bruce Grobbelaar the original sweeper keeper?

Bruce Grobbelaar – The original sweeper keeper Manuel Neuer has been credited with re-defining the role of a goalkeeper in the modern game.  Neuer has been described as a “sweeper-keeper” because of his unique playing style. However this style of goalkeeping has been seen before, many years ago in England. Bruce Grobbelaar was signed on loan by Crewe Alexandra in…

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Bayern put to the test by Schalke

The second match day of the Bundesliga opened with a high-calibre meeting between Schalke and Bayern. The home side were aiming to make up for a hesitant start against Frankfurt, while the reigning champions entered the match on the back of a comfortable win against Werder. They understood that their next opponent would pose a bigger challenge and adjusted their…

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Statistical Analysis: Would Yohan Cabaye strengthen Arsenal’s midfield options?

Arsene Wenger has been slammed for his transfer inactivity during the recent transfer window, particularly in light of their 1-3 home defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday. Wenger has responded by bidding for Newcastle and France midfielder Yohan Cabaye, who has attracted interest from clubs at home and abroad for some time now. Wenger has generally been after a striker,…

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Was Bruce Grobbelaar the original sweeper keeper?

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Is this the worst Brazilian side to ever feature at a World Cup?

Brazil’s 7-1 loss to Germany was unprecedented for the World Cup. Conceding five first half goals brought about memories of Poland thrashing Haiti 7-0 back in 1974, when the Poles…

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