Mad Goalkeepers

[Waxy]

Reading the Rocky thread and as someone says “You have to be mad to be a goalkeeper”

But who’s the most bonkers in your opinion?

[Pretty Boy]

People will say Budgie but he was deemed mad because, in some ways, he was ahead of his time. When he started playing a warm up for many players consisted off a quick fag and listening to the racing on the radio. He went out on the park and warmed up properly which was pretty much unseen. Take out the handstands and it was actually a pretty good dynamic warm up.

Speaking from experience I don't think you have to be mad to be a keeper but you need to have plenty character. Every decision is split second, every mistake is noticed and, like a referee, everyone thinks they can do your job better than you can. If you don't have plenty self belief and broad shoulders you will start to sttuggle very quickly. Most mistakes when a keeper is on a poor run of form aren't down to bad technique, it's mental and bad decision making.

In answer to your question Rene Higuita takes some beating. Maverick keeper, messenger for Escobar, kidnapper, cocaine addict and plastic surgery fan.

[Hibbyradge]

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In answer to your question Rene Higuita takes some beating. Maverick keeper, messenger for Escobar, kidnapper, cocaine addict and plastic surgery fan.

And here's some proof;

[danhibees1875]

Stack.

I'm sure he had "egg fried rice" tattoo'd on his torso.

[SRHibs]

Logan was a mad genius. His intimidation of the Dundee United players during penalties was absolutely top drawer.

[SirDavidsNapper]

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People will say Budgie but he was deemed mad because, in some ways, he was ahead of his time. When he started playing a warm up for many players consisted off a quick fag and listening to the racing on the radio. He went out on the park and warmed up properly which was pretty much unseen. Take out the handstands and it was actually a pretty good dynamic warm up.

Speaking from experience I don't think you have to be mad to be a keeper but you need to have plenty character. Every decision is split second, every mistake is noticed and, like a referee, everyone thinks they can do your job better than you can. If you don't have plenty self belief and broad shoulders you will start to sttuggle very quickly. Most mistakes when a keeper is on a poor run of form aren't down to bad technique, it's mental and bad decision making.

In answer to your question Rene Higuita takes some beating. Maverick keeper, messenger for Escobar, kidnapper, cocaine addict and plastic surgery fan.

He was a bit mad though wasn't he

[McSwanky]

John Martin's got to be up there...

[Sauzee16]

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John Martin's got to be up there...

Yes, he made a lot of people mad alright.

[Shrekko]

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John Martin's got to be up there...

This thread's about mad one's not scab one's.

[Greentinted]

Hugh Sproat was a bit of a radge as were:
Alan Rough
Hamish McAlpine
Jorge Campos (Mexican international who doubled up as a centre-forward)
Bruce Grobbelaar
Artur Boruc
David James (apparently a diagnosed clinical psychopath)
The Peruvian guy from the 78 World Cup, Ramón Quiroga known as ‘El Loco’
Harald Schumacher
Andy Goram
And the other Andy Goram!

[Northernhibee]

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Logan was a mad genius. His intimidation of the Dundee United players during penalties was absolutely top drawer.

Yep. Brilliant stuff.

[Sauzee16]

The guy that done the Scorpion at Wembley.

[Sauzee16]

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Yep. Brilliant stuff.

Is there a link to the penalties anywhere? It would be appreciated.

[Catch22]

Jens Lehmann ?

[Oscar T Grouch]

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The guy that done the Scorpion at Wembley.

As mentioned by PB above, that was Rene Higuita, all round nutcase and friend and colleague of a couple of drug lords

[Pete]

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This thread's about mad one's not scab one's.

What’s the story with that?

[Sauzee16]

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As mentioned by PB above, that was Rene Higuita, all round nutcase and friend and colleague of a couple of drug lords

Sorry, didn’t realise it was the same chap:)

[Greentinted]

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What’s the story with that?

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/final...2001-1-1028837

[overdrive]

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The guy that done the Scorpion at Wembley.

He's the one in the video above. If Oxley had done some of Higuita's rampages up the pitch, he'd have probably scored double figures for us

[Monts]

Zibi was bloody mental

[Ringothedog]

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Zibi was bloody mental

Naw, just sheeiite

[MB62]

Robin Rae.

Did he not get arrested the night before a game at Dundee when he smacked a policeman with a milk crate, leaving Roughie to play the game with a broken ankle?

[SRHibs]

Olly Gottskálksson is a bit of a radge off the park: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ólafur_Gottskálksson

[Sauzee16]

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He's the one in the video above. If Oxley had done some of Higuita's rampages up the pitch, he'd have probably scored double figures for us

Videos not showing on the iPad for some reason but thanks 😀

[SRHibs]

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Is there a link to the penalties anywhere? It would be appreciated.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XdLK33NB4P8

There’s a link to the full highlights on the side bar too.

[Sauzee16]

Did Pat McGinley go in goal for us in a replay at Forthbank one time? Chris Reid sent off? Sure it was foggy as.

[Sauzee16]

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XdLK33NB4P8

There’s a link to the full highlights on the side bar too.

Thanks mate appreciated.

[overdrive]

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Olly Gottskálksson is a bit of a radge off the park: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ólafur_Gottskálksson

Does Iceland not have the lowest crime rate in the world? He must account for at least half of it

[Pete]

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https://www.scotsman.com/sport/final...2001-1-1028837

Cheers, didn’t realise he was from Prestonpans. Going by other interviews he seems fairly unrepentant.

[Pete]

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Hugh Sproat was a bit of a radge as were:
Alan Rough
Hamish McAlpine
Jorge Campos (Mexican international who doubled up as a centre-forward)
Bruce Grobbelaar
Artur Boruc
David James (apparently a diagnosed clinical psychopath)
The Peruvian guy from the 78 World Cup, Ramón Quiroga known as ‘El Loco’
Harald Schumacher
Andy Goram
And the other Andy Goram!

Campos also used to design his own goalkeeper strips and they were wacky to say the least...also one of the smallest professional keepers I’ve ever seen.

Got away with murder when facing penalties at the World Cup in 1994