139: Between the Sticks #79
International week means zero focus on the Premier League and Championship, so we've offered a quick take on England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland's exploits in the first two of the three games for each over this period. We also touch on the few games in League One and League Two.
35m Mar 29, 2021
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138: Between the Sticks #78
Plenty of playing-out-from-the-back errors witnessed this weekend, yet none of them the fault of a goalkeeper. A pair of horrid goalkeeper own goals, too. Again, nothing Dan Iversen nor Matt Ingram could have done with their respective in-vain efforts. In Spain, Sevilla stopper Bono bagged a last-minute equaliser at Real Valladolid, while Can Tho's Pham Tran Tranh Vu (that's the Vietnamese sec...
46m Mar 22, 2021
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137: Tim Dittmer
Head of Goalkeeping for the FA and England. Not a bad title, is it? In this podcast, we discuss the DNA of an England goalkeeper and what the future holds for England goalkeepers and goalkeeper coaching. Tim also explains how he worked his way up the coaching ladder and the multitude of techniques he adopts to being the best out of himself and those around him.
1hr 10m Mar 21, 2021
1hr 10m
136: Between the Sticks #77
Quick one today. We touch on another solid performance from Edouard Mendy in the Champions League (six clean sheets in a row now) while reflecting on the key moments in the EFL. Unsurprisingly, Rich and Matt disagree on a couple of moments from League One and League Two.
32m Mar 18, 2021
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135: Between the Sticks #76
Edouard Mendy's narrative seems to be swinging back in his favour following another clean sheet against Leeds at the weekend. We look at the Senegalese stopper's performance and remarkable record since joining Chelsea in the summer. Dean Henderson has helped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to four consecutive Premier League clean sheets for the first time since becoming Manchester United manager. With Jo...
56m Mar 15, 2021
56m
134: Between the Sticks #75
Messrs Ederson, Marchesin and Bono were all guilty of a cheeky tête-à-tête with outfielders and, needless to say, we're fully on board. (Got to give it back occasionally, haven't you?) We cover the best of the action from the Champions League and the latest round of games in the EFL, including a Text Talk with Fleetwood Town stopper Alex Cairns.
41m Mar 11, 2021
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133: Between the Sticks #74
Chris Wood made Arsenal pay at the weekend, but who was really at fault for gifting the ball to the Burnley striker? And is this just another example of how Risk vs Reward is now simply a part of the game fans have to accept as the norm? All the key goalkeeping action and reaction from the Premier League and EFL coming up.
56m Mar 08, 2021
56m
132: Between the Sticks #73
Plenty has been crammed in today, including a new addition from a lad named James Mayley. You may have seen his posts on Twitter regarding analysis of League One goalkeepers. Here, he explains a bit more about it. All the latest from the Premier League and EFL as per.
38m Mar 04, 2021
38m
131: Between the Sticks #72
Aaron Ramsdale kicks off this podcast thanks to an impressive performance in Sheffield United's defeat to Liverpool. Elsewhere, the Dubravka/Darlow debate rumbles on at Newcastle, as does all the action from the EFL. Playing-out-from-the-back alert. Feedback? Yes, please! Rate and review us on iTunes, if you get a chance.
39m Mar 01, 2021
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130: David Preece
Every so often, we filter through one of our Patreon podcasts. This time out the subject is Ostersunds Goalkeeper Coach, David Preece, a real gent with a real passion for goalkeeping, and one he articulates so well over various platforms. Here, we focus on his coaching philosophy and just how he made a name for himself as one of goalkeeping's go-to pundits on social media.
1hr 25m Feb 26, 2021
1hr 25m
129: Between the Sticks #71
Quick one today. We pick up on a few landmarks courtesy of Ilan Meslier and Ederson, plus all the key talking points from the midweek EFL action.
26m Feb 25, 2021
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128: Between the Sticks #70
Oh dear. The near post debate is back. In addition to examining Marcus Rashford's opener for Manchester United against Newcastle and Karl Darlow, we also focus on Paul Scholes' quite inexplicable analysis of David de Gea's performance in the same game. Special mention for Dillon Phillips and his two penalty saves as Cardiff beat Preston, Jojo Wollacott making a winning return on loan at Swind...
47m Feb 22, 2021
47m
127: Between the Sticks #69
Alisson returned to clean sheet ways with the 50th shutout of his Liverpool career in the Champions League first-leg victory over Leipzig. We run the tule over the key European action in addition to the customary Championship rundown and EFL best of the rest.
33m Feb 18, 2021
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126: Between the Sticks #68
On a  positive side, splendid saves from Sam Johnstone and Kasper Schmeichel kick things off, with yet another mention of Emi Martinez and his nine saves at Brighton. He's never made more in a Premier League game. We also look a little closer at the part Alisson played in Liverpool's defeat at Leicester, in addition to Jamie Redknapp's comments that Hugo Lloris is currently in the midst of "ha...
51m Feb 15, 2021
51m
125: Between the Sticks #67
The BT Sport crew yet again going above and beyond with some rather misinformed punditry during Everton's FA Cup Fifth Round triumph over Tottenham on Wednesday evening. Regrettably, we commence with Commentary Corner in this episode. In fact, in terms of goalkeeping talking points the action has been more focused on games in League One and League Two this week. A stop apiece from Jack Stevens...
30m Feb 11, 2021
30m
124: Between the Sticks #66
Quite the monumental weekend of goalkeeping ensued with two of the highest-profile stoppers in world football nabbing the headlines. David de Gea and Alisson both came in for a healthy amount of criticism as a result of their performances against Everton and Manchester City respectively. As always, we shall pick the bones out of the incident and, also as always, do our best to offer an objecti...
59m Feb 08, 2021
59m
123: Between the Sticks #65
From another solid Aaron Ramsdale showing to late cross collectors such as David Raya and Robert Sanchez, here is all the key action and reaction in the world of goalkeeping this week. Commentary Corner: Curtis Davies Keeper Capers: Samir Handanovic and Handball World Championships Feedback always welcome! Email hello@goalkeepersunion.net or rate and review on iTunes.
45m Feb 04, 2021
45m
122: Between the Sticks #64
All the customary goalkeeping goodness, with reaction from the Premier League and the EFL. Jordan Pickford takes centre stage (of course he does) as we analyse Everton's defeat to Newcastle, while Ellery Balcombe's double penalty save provided three points for Doncaster at Lincoln. Rate and review on iTunes if you can. A GKU mug awaits the best.
42m Feb 01, 2021
42m
121: Between the Sticks #63
Aerial challenges on goalkeepers were the main talking point from the midweek games across the Premier League and EFL. Rich runs the rule on one given and one not in Manchester United's defeat to Sheffield United, along with a happier Aaron Ramsdale and the spotlight once more on Jordan Pickford.
44m Jan 28, 2021
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120: Between the Sticks #62
Taking priority this Monday is the fact Rich has almost waved the white flag regarding Troy Deeney's penalty expertise, plus the ongoing Newcastle No1 debate with Martin Dubravka hot on the heels of Karl Darlow at St James' Park. Kepa comes up (of course he does) in an FA Cup Fourth Round review which includes a solid showing from Cheltenham' loanee Josh Griffiths against Manchester City and a...
56m Jan 25, 2021
56m
119: Between the Sticks #61
From Newport's Tom King breaking a world record for football's longest-ever goal, to 41-year-old Alcoyan stopper Jose Juan being the scourge of Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey. There has been a raft of goalkeeping action this week, and we've aimed to cover all the key talking points right here. Derby's Kelle Roos also drops in with a voice note to talk through his match-winning save against P...
46m Jan 21, 2021
46m
118: Between the Sticks #60
Extraordinary stuff from messrs Carragher and Neville in weekend fixtures at Craven Cottage and Anfield, so we've stripped the comments down and, as always, attempted remain balanced in the analysis of the analysis. Elsewhere, two landmarks were reached in the top and bottom tiers of English football. In his 94th consecutive Premier League outing, Kasper Schmeichel hit 400 at Leicester, while ...
46m Jan 18, 2021
46m
117: Between the Sticks #59
We're back in lockdown and back on Zoom, but Between the Sticks shall continue from our living rooms. Following another rip-roaring weekend of FA Cup Third Round action, we focus on debutants and first first-team appearances for a number of No2 goalkeepers. We've also managed to slip in a post-edit reaction to the eventful tie between Newport and Brighton (it was on as we were recording).
49m Jan 11, 2021
49m
116: MINI POD: 2020 Goalkeeping Review
Seeing as we're all locked down once again, we recorded a quick overview of 2020 in the world of goalkeeping. Rich runs through his key performers and emerging talents from all four tiers, we read out the top tweets on your No1 stoppers from the past 12 months and, just for an added dose of thrill-a-minute goalkeeping goodness, a quiz finishes things off. Thank you for all your support in 202...
34m Jan 06, 2021
34m
115: Between the Sticks #58
Podcast No1 of 2021 takes a look at all the key goalkeeping action from the first weekend of the New Year, including: - Allan McGregor's Old Firm antics - Illan Meslier and Robert Sanchez talking points - Emi Martinez impressing again - Gregor Kobel with one heck of a penalty save Feedback welcome: hello@goalkeepersunion.net
43m Jan 04, 2021
43m
114: Between the Sticks #57
All the key goalkeeping talking points from the Boxing Day fixtures, including: - A shift in the Mendy narrative - Dubious calls on Pope and Meslier  - Sam Johnstone denies Firmino - Alex Runarsson's Carabao Cup call
49m Dec 28, 2020
49m
113: Rob Green: 1st-half
Seeing as it's Christmas, we're rolling out two of the three Rob Green chats we launched with Patreon. In this opener, Rob charts his time breaking through with Norwich and establishing himself as an England international while at West Ham. He also discusses that crooked pinky and a rather gruesome injury in his early days with the Hammers.
48m Dec 23, 2020
48m
112: Between the Sticks #56
It's our pre-Christmas show complete with horrendous pre-Christmas puns. All the latest action, plus our first voice notes from listeners. Featuring: - Scottish Cup Final and Craig Gordon's angry antics - Route one Ederson - Schmeichel's steady response - Robert Sanchez staying at No1 - Best of the rest from the EFL
48m Dec 21, 2020
48m
111: Between the Sticks #55
All the key goalkeeping action from the midweek Premier League and EFL fixtures, featuring: Sanchez in for Ryan Pickford benched Johnstone jubilation at the Etihad Kasper caper
43m Dec 17, 2020
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110: Between the Sticks #54
Vicente Guaita and Emi Martinez grabbed the headlines for standout performances (albeit with some dubious punditry to boot) while Alphonse Areola and Alisson both kept their teams in a game as Fulham held Liverpool to a draw at Craven Cottage. As per, the best of the rest from the EFL, including a 10th clean sheet of the season for Freddie Woodman in his 100th career appearance.
47m Dec 14, 2020
47m
109: Between the Sticks #53
Naturally, David de Gea hogs the headlines with that third goal in Leipzig which sent Twitter into meltdown. The customary Championship rundown follows, as does the best of the rest from the world of goalkeeping this week.
32m Dec 10, 2020
32m
108: Between the Sticks #52
We look at Pope vs Pickford in Burnley's draw with Everton, a first Premier League start for Dean Henderson at Manchester United and a rare lapse from Edouard Mendy as Chelsea beat Leeds. Also: The Clean Sheet Club.
45m Dec 07, 2020
45m
107: Between the Sticks #51
Reaction from the key goalkeeping action in the Champions League, including an impressive debut for Liverpool's Caoimhin Kelleher. Rich also casts his eye over the midweek EFL games, and we introduce a new Goalkeeping Geek Mode as John Harrison deep dives into Ajax stopper Andre Onana's performance at Anfield. Let us know what you think on Twitter @GKUnion.
43m Dec 03, 2020
43m
106: Between the Sticks #50
All the key goalkeeping action from the Premier League, EFL and FA Cup Second Round is discussed and dissected in our 50th BTS episode. First Premier League starts of the season for Dean Henderson and Bailey Peacock-Farrell brought contrasting fortunes for the pair, Sam Johnstone bagged a second clean sheet in West Brom's win over Sheffield United and Hugo Lloris continued his solid form to ea...
49m Nov 30, 2020
49m
105: Between the Sticks #49
Does Dean Henderson need to seek another loan move away from Manchester United in January? After being left out of the starting XI in the Champions League win over Istanbul Basaksehir, we discuss whether this season is hindering the England goalkeeper's progress. Rich also runs the rule over a couple of commentary calamities from the midweek Championship action, plus the best of the rest from ...
35m Nov 26, 2020
35m
104: Between the Sticks #48
Ederson caused quite a stir with his advanced antics in Manchester City's defeat at Spurs, so we discuss the pros and cons of the modern goalkeeper in closing down attackers. We also commend Sam Johnstone for a solid return to Old Trafford and the ongoing form of Aaron Ramsdale. Rundowns in the Championship, League One and League Two focus on two epic stops from Marko Marosi and Matt Gilks of...
52m Nov 23, 2020
52m
103: Between the Sticks #47
Action and reaction from the Nations League, Papa John's Trophy, U21 international fixtures and even the FA Youth Cup. Yep, we've gone a little niche this week. But we do also touch on the introduction of five subs in the EFL and how that might just somewhat alter the goalkeeping landscape. Let us know your thought. Feedback always encouraged and welcomed. 
46m Nov 19, 2020
46m
102: Between the Sticks #46
Football lost a legend this weekend. Ray Clemence was and shall always remain a goalkeeping great. Alongside all the customary reaction from the Nations League and EFL, we pay homage to Clem and his trophy-laden career. Gone but not forgotten.
38m Nov 16, 2020
38m
101: Between the Sticks #45
In light of the insightful analysis given by Martyn Margetson to Sky Sports on England's goalkeepers yesterday, we touch on some of the negativity attracted as a result. Rich also answers questions from social media regarding Jordan Pickford's current form. Have a question you'd like to ask? Drop us an email on hello@goalkeepersunion.net.
25m Nov 12, 2020
25m
100: Between the Sticks #44
Episode 100 is now live! (We know it says #44. We've done 44 BTS episodes, plus 56 of the others.) In celebratory fashion, we delve deep into the weekend's action from the Premier League, Championship and FA Cup First Round. More on Jordan Pickford and his performance against Manchester United, a mark-making display from Fulham's Alphonse Areola and a string of top saves including Kasper Schm...
58m Nov 09, 2020
58m
99: Between the Sticks #43
Reaction from the key Champions League action, with special mentions for Edouard Mendy, a return for Marc-Andre Ter Stegen and an explosive debut for Dynamo Kyiv youngster, Ruslan Neshcheret. Rich also touches on games in the Championship and two dubious decisions involving Angus Gunn and Asmir Begovic.
41m Nov 05, 2020
41m
98: GKU: Between the Sticks #42
Rich discusses whether Carlo Ancelotti was right to drop Jordan Pickford for the game at Newcastle (and then publicly state he'd be back in for the next game) while analysing the best of the rest of the action from the Premier League and the EFL.
35m Nov 02, 2020
35m
97: GKU: Between the Sticks #41
Reaction from the weekend's games, so no UCL analysis in this one. Moving forward, we'll plan to record on Mondays and Thursdays to fit in as much as we can. Subjects include Edouard Mendy's clean sheet at Old Trafford, two questionable moments in the game between Wolves and Newcastle and three Keeper Capers from League Two. Rich also offers his take on Bolton boss Ian Evatt's scathing – and ...
21m Oct 28, 2020
21m
96: GKU Returns
It's been a while, hasn't it? Apologies for the unforeseen hiatus. We are now back and plan to kick on in 2020-21. This is essentially another new start for The Goalkeepers' Union. We've set up shop (socially distanced, we must stress) in a shiny new studio and plan to release far more content as the weeks go on. To re-kick things off, Rich has provided a comprehensive rundown of what we've ...
46m Oct 28, 2020
46m
95: GKU: Between the Sticks #40
Rich takes a look at the performance of Brentford goalkeeper David Raya in Tuesday evening's Championship Playoff Final. NB: This episode was recorded as part of the Patreon Instagram Live feed, so audio quality is slightly different to normal. 
24m Aug 05, 2020
24m
94: Darryl Flahavan
From being told he wasn't good enough (or tall enough, more to the point) to dropping into non-league and working his way back (almost) to the very top, Flavs touches on that career-defining night at Southend in keeping a clean sheet against Manchester United, honouring his late brother Aaron with a move to Portsmouth and helping Bournemouth on their way to the Premier League. For the full int...
39m Jul 29, 2020
39m
93: GKU: Between the Sticks #39
And that is it for the Premier League campaign. Rich returns to analyse all the key action from the final day, including Frank Lampard's courageous Kepa call, Ederson's Golden Gloves, a tale of top spin at the London Stadium and plenty more.
47m Jul 27, 2020
47m
92: GKU: Between the Sticks #38
Rich and Matt react to the final round of matches in the regular Championship season, before touching on more questionable commentary surrounding Kepa in Chelsea's 5-3 defeat at Liverpool.
26m Jul 24, 2020
26m
91: GKU: Between the Sticks #37
No surprises what makes up the majority of this episode. David De Gea made headlines for all the wrong reasons in Manchester United's FA Cup Semi Final defeat to Chelsea. We look at that second goal from Mason Mount and whether it's fair to suggest he was at fault for all three. There's also the best of the rest in the Premier League and what some (Rich) are calling the £100m save from Stoke'...
49m Jul 20, 2020
49m
90: GKU: Between the Sticks #36
Emi Martinez (again), Ederson (again) and Alisson (you get the idea) are the early focus on this week's BTS. We also take a look at Adam Davies' return to action at Stoke and touch on comments made by Emilio Alvarez, who recently claimed he left Manchester United in order to no longer work with David De Gea.
36m Jul 17, 2020
36m