I am always thinking how lucky we are with the modern technologies in gloves, boots, football balls, the gear of great quality and good protection and other modern tecks for goalkeepers! Going back to the roots, that helps to appreciate modern technologies even more, thought to post some older equipment that was used well not so long time ago really! Less than 100 years ago, our favourite gk legends played with bare hands or using whatever handy- rubber , cotton or often handmade thin leather gloves, not for protection of hands but for better grip with the ball , especially wet one. As the result - often brused , broken , dislocated fingers! And the ball used to be made of heavy leather with laces ,that in rainy weather would absorb large amounts of water, making the ball significantly heavier , often described as "Cannonball" by the end of the match!! And you would need to catch it with nearly bare hands. Absolute heroes they were to play in these conditions! Was interesting to discover that the first screw in studs boots were invented by ordinary german shoe maker and a passionate football admirer Adolf (Adi) Dassler - the founder later of Adidas brand ! His brother created Puma brand. While so popular now rubber fins boots were created by South African born Australian former pro football midfielder Craig Johnston, after he had to finish his career at 27 due to serious family reasons . His idea was initially rejected by most brands like Adidas, Nike and Reebok until he recorded and showed the footage of few German legends playing in his boots in the snow and Adidas agreed to promote them. I put some pictures of vintage gloves, ball and boots creators. Hope it was interesting, learning myself a lot of new things since entering this group😊

So with me taking on a new team in a Sunday I have had to stop training that I would normally do. I owe a lot to the training I have had but simply can't fit it all in . Monday training for my 11 aside team. Tuesday basketball at school Wednesday football at school and team training. Saturday games Sunday games. Thursday and Friday are used to make sure school work is upto date and spending time with the family. I hope to go back to the training but ATM it's not feasible

Can anyone recommend anybody in the northwest area of CW7 that do GK 1-2-1 session. Unfortunately Thomas coach is no longer able to do it anymore. Thank you in advance

Wasn't able to get to Ernies keeper training tonight but a decent game for England u20s at Mansfield Town against Czech Republic. Very comfortable 6-1 and some very talented lads coming through

Despite the freezing evening and nearly zero temperatures , the lights are on and bright, lots of coaches around and actively helping out, the parents wrapped warm and the place is absolutely buzzing with happy kids of different ages for the evening team trainings at our regional sport centre in the middle of Ireland. Delighted to see here so many kids out and playing, very positive atmosphere ⚽️🥅🧤👍(few photos of the place)