Pigford

[Zippity]

Another couple of top class saves to keep us in front...especially that one to tip away the far post header.

To be honest, at the moment he's one of the key ingredients in making the whole team greater than the sum of its parts.

[ex_pat_magpie]

I like this one more!

And Given is about the same height as Pickford as was also Steve Harper. Goalies of that height have to make up for this by being more alert, quicker at positioning and quicker speed of reaction.

I know well from experience as I played in goal for several teams in my youth but unfortunately for me stopped growing at the age of 15, then being only just over 5'8". My two lads both made up for it though having good school and college careers both at 6'2".

Willie McFaul was exceptional though being under 5'9" which even then was increadibly small for a goalie. Just shows what a difference agility, speed of reaction and positioning make to a good G.K. As TerryMac will confirm.

[Kingstonbob1]

And Given is about the same height as Pickford as was also Steve Harper. Goalies of that height have to make up for this by being more alert, quicker at positioning and quicker speed of reaction.

I know well from experience as I played in goal for several teams in my youth but unfortunately for me stopped growing at the age of 15, then being only just over 5'8". My two lads both made up for it though having good school and college careers both at 6'2".

Willie McFaul was exceptional though being under 5'9" which even then was increadibly small for a goalie. Just shows what a difference agility, speed of reaction and positioning make to a good G.K. As TerryMac will confirm.

When I sat next to Harper at a Falcons game a couple of years back I was surprised how short he was, mind you the bow shape in his lower legs probably took 2/3 inches off his height!

[Kingstonbob1]

The two low down saves yesterday were excellent from Pickford.

[ex_pat_magpie]

The two low down saves yesterday were excellent from Pickford.

He does score points with his agility and quick positioning also moving around the defence in front of him and marshelling them if they aren't in the right spot.

[tooslomofo]

I think he’s a good young keeper
He needs to keep his temper in check
In these big matches otherwise teams will try and use his anger against him