Quote Originally Posted by Sclox View Post
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.