When outfield players become goalkeepers Part II

Bobby Moore (West Ham United) vs Stoke City, 26th January 1972West Ham’s goalkeeper Bobby Ferguson took a kick to the head in the 13th minute when diving at Terry Conroy’s feet. He was given treatment on the rain-sodden pitch for seven minutes but had to be taken off. Bobby Moore took the goalkeeper’s jersey and […]

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When outfield players become goalkeepers Part I

Whenever this rare occurrence happens, football fan’s inner child comes out. After the initial laughter has subsided, they rub their hands with glee at the prospect of seeing a player looking so out of his depth between the sticks. This unusual situation doesn’t happen so much these days as seven substitutes are allowed to be […]

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