189: Between the Sticks #123
If you can ignore the utterly insane call which led to Liverpool being awarded a match-clinching penalty against Crystal Palace at the weekend, focus instead on Alisson's MOM display which ultimately helped The Reds clinch said match. The Brazilian completes an extremely solid No1 and No2 for Jurgen Klopp's side, with Caoimhin Kelleher equally as impressive in the Carabao Cup Semi-Final triump...
52m Jan 24, 2022
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188: Between the Sticks #122
Anyone watching the EFL Cup semi-final first leg between Liverpool and Arsenal last week would have no doubt been aghast at the suggestion that Aaron Ramsdale - yes, Aaron Ramsdale - was to blame for Granit Xhaka's sending off. Jamie Carragher and Paul Merson were the culprits and Rich, quite rightly, goes in on their analysis. As he does with questionable comments made on Kepa conceding the o...
52m Jan 18, 2022
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187: Between the Sticks #121
Following a brief break over the festive period, we are back with a look at all the goalkeeping goodness from the FA Cup Third Round. Special mentions for Dimitar Mitov, Michael Cooper, Taye Ashby-Hammond and Nicholas Bilokapic for helping their respective clubs knock out higher league opposition. There's also a return for GKs On Their Way as we roundup all the latest movers and shakers in th...
40m Jan 12, 2022
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186: Kicking back with Kasper
Keen to follow up on his maiden GKU outing nearly an entire year ago, Kasper Schmeichel rejoined GKU and unleashed his goalkeeping geekdom to discuss gloves, boots, balls and plenty more. We go deep on leadership within goalkeeping, how the goalkeeping landscape can differ and evolve between young and old stoppers, and why learning new skills off the pitch can very much be the key to success o...
1hr 19m Dec 23, 2021
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185: Between the Sticks #120
Another MOM for David de Gea and a quite ridiculous 100 clean sheets for Ederson in just 212 Man City outings. All the reaction from the weekend's goalkeeping goodness is rounded up in the following audio, including a look at top-flight clubs currently without a recognised No3. As we've seen with Southampton hastily signing Willy Caballero on a short-term deal last week, opting against an est...
51m Dec 14, 2021
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184: Between the Sticks #119
Commentary Corner is back with a vengeance after BT Sport's puzzling analysis of Lukasz Fabianski and Edouard Mendy in West Ham's win over Chelsea this weekend.
59m Dec 06, 2021
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183: Between the Sticks #118
This week's episode includes a look at similar saving scenarios for Alvaro Fernandez, David de Gea and Martin Dubravka. Conditions wreaked havoc across the land and we saw Kasper Schmeichel dealing a little better with the snow than his opposite number, Dan Bachmann - back in for Watford with Ben Foster set for a period on the sidelines. In the EFL there were spectacular stops from Craig MacG...
34m Nov 29, 2021
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182: Between the Sticks #117
Guess what? Rich is on holiday... Again! Still, we couldn't let another week pass without a Between the Sticks. All the key Premier League action is assessed, with a particular focus on recent comments made by – shock of the century coming up – Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher. At the age of 31, Jason Steele made his Premier League debut with an MOM performance for Brighton at Aston Villa and...
30m Nov 23, 2021
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181: Neil Cutler
No Between the Sticks this week, so we've filled the void with arguably the No1 Goalkeeper Coach currently working in English football. Aston Villa's Neil Cutler joins GKU to delve deep into his goalkeeping philosophy, building relationships in football and what drives Emi Martinez to be the world's No1.
1hr 27m Nov 15, 2021
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180: Between the Sticks #116
Foul or no foul? That is the question. Both Alisson and his manager Jurgen Klopp were furious at the fact West Ham's opener in their win over Liverpool was allowed to stand. Meanwhile, over in Manchester, David de Gea was criticised for conceding the second of Man City's two goals in the 186th Manchester Derby. We discuss both incidents, in addition to the key action from the Premier League a...
43m Nov 08, 2021
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179: Between the Sticks #115
Not for the first time this season, Aaron Ramsdale takes centre stage in this week's Between the Sticks. Yet another MOM performance from the Arsenal stopper in the victory at Leicester.
53m Nov 01, 2021
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178: Peter Schmeichel
The Great Dane. Peter Schmeichel joins GKU to talk us through his latest book, One: My Autobiography.
1hr 3m Oct 29, 2021
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177: Between the Sticks #114
It's not often two goalkeepers conceded a combined 12 goals of a weekend, yet come away thinking, "I've not actually had a bad one today." That was arguably the case with messrs De Gea and Krul in respective hammerings for Manchester United and Norwich at the hands of Liverpool and Chelsea. Lukasz Fabianski produced another solid performance for West Ham in their win over Tottenham, so we tou...
45m Oct 25, 2021
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176: Between the Sticks #113
This week, we understandably begin proceedings with a quire remarkable performance from Edouard Mendy at Brentford. In equalling his best-ever save return in a single Premier League game, the Senegalese stopper ensured Chelsea bagged three points and earned an MOM award in the process. In the EFL, Glenn Morris racked up a 500th career appearance. Some achievement for a goalkeeper who thought h...
42m Oct 19, 2021
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175: Between the Sticks #112
A quick roundup of all the international goalkeeping action, including Danny Ward, Sam Johnstone, Craig Gordon and Kasper Schmeichel. Proceedings begin, however, with yet another trophy for Hugo Lloris. Much to the dismay, bizarrely, of Don Hutchison.
29m Oct 13, 2021
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174: Between the Sticks #111
How many goalkeepers, in total, have been used so far this season? That factors in all 92 professional clubs in English football. League games only. The answer is revealed in the following audio as we take a deeper look into why (hint: more than 92) a substantial amount have been utilised by managers after just ten or so games. Commentary Corner returns in preposterously predictable fashion ...
1hr Oct 04, 2021
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173: Between the Sticks #110
Aaron Ramsdale is now at the heart of a consistent back five, lauded by Arsenal fans perhaps realising their swift judgement of the ex-Sheffield United man may have been a little misguided. Elsewhere, debate ensued over whether David De Gea was interfered with by Ollie Watkins for Aston Villa's winner at Old Trafford, David Raya pulled off one of the saves of the season as Brentford drew with ...
51m Sep 27, 2021
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172: Between the Sticks #109
What a weekend it was for David de Gea at the London Stadium, but let's not forget the part Lukasz Fabianski played in the game, too. Incredible performance from the Pole, despite being on the losing side - just like Hugo Lloris in Spurs' 3-0 defeat to Chelsea. In the EFL, Luke Southwood is making the most of his chance at Reading, Scott Flinders is rolling back the years as Cheltenham's No1 a...
57m Sep 20, 2021
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171: Between the Sticks #108
With Richard still kicking back in Dubai, this BTS episode remains via Zoom. However, it contains all the usual goalkeeping goodness, with a focus on David de Gea, Ederson and Aaron Ramsdale from the weekend's Premier League action. Congrats go to Vicente Guaita for racking up 100 appearances at Crystal Palace, a second full top-flight appearance for Jed Steer (six years after his first) and ...
39m Sep 13, 2021
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170: Between the Sticks #107
Mr Lee has taken it upon himself to jet over to Dubai for some much-needed downtime following the madness of football's off-season in July and August. GKU, however, continues to continue. In this episode, we cover the main talking points from the first batch of international fixtures, plus the few games taking place in the EFL. Rich also offers a little insight into how his deadline day panne...
30m Sep 06, 2021
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169: Between the Sticks #106
With little more than 24 hours of the summer transfer window remaining, it was a quick in and out for GKU this morning. Rich, as you're about to hear, was hot on his heels to help dot potential i's and cross possible t's... Or do absolutely nothing at all. Much like houses, transfers can depend on one individual catalysing the chain. Yet, naturally, it did not stop us reviewing the weekend's...
37m Aug 30, 2021
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168: Between the Sticks #105
It may not have been the busiest weekend for Premier League goalkeeping action, but there was certainly one major talking point with the transfer of Aaron Ramsdale to Arsenal finally being completed. Rich offers his verdict on the £30m move, in addition to all the customary goings on from the EFL.
48m Aug 23, 2021
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167: Jonathan Bond
Jonathan Bond has had to wait patiently for a good crack at first-team football. Spells with Watford and Reading promised plenty of potential, but as we've heard so many times on this very platform, goalkeeping isn't always as straightforward as one might wish. Now, following a flirtation with West Brom, Bondy is LA Galaxy's outright No1. We chat to the latest star of MLS about living in La L...
1hr 16m Aug 19, 2021
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166: Between the Sticks #104
Bit later than usual this week. All the key goalkeeping reaction from the opening Premier League weekend is here. As is the best of the rest from the EFL, Clean Sheet Club and a little look at Yann Sommer's heroics in Borussia Monchengladbach's draw with Bayern on Friday night.
45m Aug 17, 2021
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165: Between the Sticks #103
We're not sure what series we're on, but we do know we're back. The first Between The Sticks of 2021-22 is here with all the best from the weekend's EFL goalkeeping action. Clean Sheet Club returns alongside a transfer update and a new GK PI offering from a certain Detective Lee.
35m Aug 08, 2021
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164: Between the Sticks #102
Hello! Thought we'd quickly jump in for a transfer update. A substantial 31 moves have occurred since we last recorded after the Euros. As a result, here's rundown on the signings we thought stood out most.
31m Aug 02, 2021
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163: Between the Euros #101
So that is that. The Euros done. Jordan Pickford bagged a Golden Glove and "Gigio" Donnarumma was named Player of the Tournament. On top of that we witnessed a pretty solid month of goalkeeping action, with lesser known names often usurping global powerhouses and shootout drama just reinforcing why pressure penalties can bring out the best in us. We've enjoyed producing these especially for ...
52m Jul 12, 2021
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162: Between the Euros #100
England are the Final of a major international tournament. Jordan Pickford has bagged the Euros Golden Glove. Jordan Pickford has broken a record for the most minutes without conceding a goal as England goalkeeper. Kasper Schmeichel saved Harry Kane's penalty, but it still went in. Both Euro 2020 semi-finals are analysed in this, our 100th episode of Between The Sticks.
38m Jul 08, 2021
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161: Between the Euros #99
Naturally, Jordan Pickford's record-breaking display against Ukraine takes centre stage in this episode. All three other Euros quarter-finals are also covered, as are the latest transfers in our latest feature. 
42m Jul 04, 2021
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160: Between the Euros #98
Take a bow, Jordan Pickford. There just seems to be something about playing for his country that brings the best out in the Everton goalkeeper. We discuss his match-winning performance against Germany and Harry Maguire's comments that the Three Lions No1 is the most scrutinised position in world football. Elsewhere, all the other Last 16 action is covered. What a round of games it was with he...
41m Jun 30, 2021
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159: Between the Euros #97
Now the group stages are done, we reflect on the best (and sadly, the not-so-best) action from the final round of games prior to the knockout stages. A tough afternoon at the office for Martin Dubravka was almost usurped with the differing of opinions around the penalty given against Hugo Lloris in France's draw with Portugal. As a result, Commentary Corner returns for the first time in quite ...
40m Jun 24, 2021
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158: Between the Euros #96
Such is the nature of the Euros schedule, the ad hoc podcast production shall continue is the same manner. We focus on all the key goalkeeping action from Scotland's opening group game with Czech Republic to last night's Home Nations stalemate. Next edition is planned for Thursday, one of those horrible first days with no games following the culmination of the early stages.
45m Jun 19, 2021
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157: Between the Euros #95
With games coming thrice a day, every day, there's no way we can keep up with all the action as it happens. Therefore, we shall record ad hoc throughout the Euros in a bid to react to what we can, when we can. First up is a look at the opening three matchdays, factoring in Jordan Pickford, Danny Ward, Yann Sommer and Maarten Stekelenburg. We also continue to cast an eye over the most recent ...
33m Jun 14, 2021
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156: Between the Sticks #94
With less than a week to go before the big Euros kick-off, we take a look at England's final two friendlies against Austria and Romania. There's also a delve into the psychology of performing at a major international tournament and how that can differ from domestic football.
41m Jun 07, 2021
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155: Between the Sticks #93
It may be slightly late, but here's a quick recap of the Champions League and Europa League Finals. We assess the impact made by Edouard Mendy at Chelsea and what could be David de Gea's last act at Manchester United. Elsewhere, there's a look at the latest transfer activity and a quick eye cast over Gareth Southgate's Euro 2020 squad selection.
41m Jun 01, 2021
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154: Between the Sticks #92
Reaction from the final round of Premier League fixtures, plus a look back at the Playoff Semi-Final games in the EFL. Keeper Capers heads to Germany and Argentina. What would you have done in Roman Burki's position? If you have time, please rate and review on iTunes. Thank you!
34m May 24, 2021
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153: Between the Sticks #91
One word: Alisson. Another word: Kasper. Two stoppers who continue to astound us with their excellence. What a goal. What a pair of saves. What goalkeepers. We're back for a quick podcast to cover all the quite remarkable goalkeeping action from the weekend.
33m May 17, 2021
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152: Between the Sticks #90
The inaugural Clean Sheet Club has reached its climax - and what a thrilling climax it was. We reveal the 2020-21 winner along with all the customary goalkeeping goodness from English football over the final EFL weekend of the regular season.
51m May 10, 2021
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151: Between the Sticks #89
With just a few games taking place we thought we'd wait until Monday to cover anything major which may have occurred. Then Ederson decided to ping one half the distance of Manchester, Edouard Mendy spearheaded Chelsea's charge into the Champions League Final and Mark Travers scored an injury-time goal to help Bournemouth on their way to a first Hampshire Senior cup in 32 years. The call was m...
34m May 06, 2021
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150: Between the Sticks #88
We discuss Jordan Pickford's return to form, Jonathan Bond's impressive start to life in MLS and the best of the rest from the world of goalkeeping.
40m May 03, 2021
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149: Between the Sticks #87
Remarkably, this podcast begins with some goalkeeping hair chat. Feel free to fast-forward five minutes to the quick recap of the week's Champions League action, plus the Best of the Rest from the EFL. Rich also answers a listener's question on Hibernian's Matt Macey.
36m Apr 29, 2021
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148: Between the Sticks #86
On the agenda is another solid display from Emi Martinez, the future of Arsenal's Bernd Leno and promotions for Watford and Hull. St Johnstone stopper Zander Clark also receives a mention for his heroic efforts as The Saints saw off Rangers in the Scottish Cup Quarter Finals. Oh, and the results from the Schmeichel poll are revealed. Shambles. Please rate and review on iTunes. Always appreci...
46m Apr 26, 2021
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147: Between the Sticks #85
As much as we regret to involve listeners in the daily squabbles of the host and co-host of The Goalkeepers' Union Podcast, sometimes we do require an opinion from elsewhere. In this case, you'll hear the differing views of Rich and Matt when it comes to Peter Schmeichel's involvement in Manchester United's 1999 Champions League Final equaliser. (Twitter poll currently ongoing.) Aside from al...
47m Apr 22, 2021
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146: Kasper Schmeichel
There's certainly a time for stories and career anecdotes, but with the an ever-increasing list of podcasts doing just that, GKU wanted to sit down with Kasper Schmeichel and simply talk goalkeeping. No agenda. No idea of how and where the chat would steer. Just a chat about what goalkeeping means to him and, more importantly, what makes him tick. NB: This was released on Patreon back in Janu...
1hr 16m Apr 21, 2021
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145: Between the Sticks #84
All the usual stuff from the Premier League and EFL, with a bit of extra attention paid to the future of Aaron Ramsdale. Now Sheffield United are relegated, what next for the England U21 international?
45m Apr 19, 2021
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144: Anthony White
Following on directly from our chat with Tim Dittmer, Head of Goalkeeping for the FA and England, we now turn to one of his colleagues in the national team setup. And, like Tim, Anthony White is a goalkeeper coach making waves in the game at a relatively young age. Now officially regarded as an England Men's National Goalkeeping Coach, Ant talks us through his early endeavours and the relatio...
1hr 26m Apr 16, 2021
1hr 26m
143: Between the Sticks #83
Manuel Neuer's performance in Bayern Munich's eventual exit from the Champions League had Rich riffing on the role of a sweeper 'keeper and how that translates in England's lower leagues. We also cover the rest of the Champions League Quarter Final action, while casting an eye over another set of games in the EFL.
32m Apr 15, 2021
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142: Between the Sticks #82
Dean Henderson looks to be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's No1 moving forward at Manchester United, Bailey Peacock-Farrell stepped in for Nick Pope and performed admirably in Burnley's home defeat against Newcastle, while Graeme Souness produced some questionable analysis of Vicente Guaita's display in a heavy loss for Crystal Palace. In the EFL, Cardiff fans were surprised to see Dillon Phillips repla...
53m Apr 12, 2021
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141: Between the Sticks #81
All the reaction from the Easter Monday fixtures and the midweek Champions League Quarter Finals.
40m Apr 08, 2021
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140: Between the Sticks #80
Here's a quick pod to cover the games over the Easter period, from Friday through to Sunday evening. Reaction from Monday's EFL and Premier League games will come in Thursday's podcast.  No1 Mindset and feature interviews will be available on Patreon at the end of this week and the beginning of next.
28m Apr 05, 2021
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