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# Goalkeeper

This year
2023
No country for old men? The Tipp and Down greats finishing their playing days in goal
With ball-handling and experience necessary in goals, more and more veterans are reverting to the position.
The Irishman thriving in United Arab Emirates
Leigh Ralph on his years away from home, working alongside ex-Premier League stars and signing a first pro deal at 33.
PSG goalkeeper back under sedation after riding accident
Sergio Rico remains in serious condition, sources in the Seville hospital where he is being treated said on Friday.
Newcastle recall goalkeeper from season-long loan with Manchester United
The 33-year-old made two appearances under Erik ten Hag.
Last year
2022
Ireland goalkeeper Marie Hourihan announces retirement
‘It’s time to step away from playing, and move into another area of the game and embrace a new challenge.’
Man City bring in German goalkeeper Ortega
Pep Guardiola has added the 29-year-old, who will provide back-up to Ederson.
Arsenal announce signing of US international goalkeeper
Matt Turner joins the Gunners from MLS side New England Revolution.
All time
Spurs sign former Man United academy and Aston Villa goalkeeper from Atalanta
Pierluigi Gollini will challenge Hugo Lloris for the number one spot.
Experienced Irish goalkeeper set for spell on the sidelines
Sheffield Wednesday stopper Keiren Westwood has broken his ribs.
Manchester City extend veteran goalkeeper's loan deal
Scott Carson will remain at the Etihad Stadium as back-up to Ederson.
Tottenham complete signing of free agent Joe Hart
The former England goalkeeper has been handed a two-year deal by the north Londoners.
Ireland teenage goalkeeper added to Man City's Champions League squad
Gavin Bazunu is added to the squad as Man City get set to face Real Madrid on Friday night.
Peter Schmeichel praises young Irish goalie's ingenious way to train while in self-isolation
We all need some good news right now.
Schmeichel and De Gea praise young Irish goalkeeper training out his back garden
The aspiring stopper found a way to practice on his own while in self isolation.
Ireland goalkeeper Keiren Westwood becomes board member at non-league side Cheadle Town
The 34-year-old Sheffield Wednesday shot-stopper has joined the Manchester club’s executive board.
'He won't be back in 2019': Lloris out for the rest of the year after horror injury, says Deschamps
France manager Didier Deschamps confirmed Lloris would be sidelined for the next few months.
Ex-Everton and Man United goalkeeper Tim Howard ends 21-year playing career
The 40-year-old earned 121 caps for the US, hung up his gloves on Sunday night.
Alisson making 'big progress' and edging closer towards Liverpool return
The Brazilian shot-stopper has not featured since suffering an injury against Norwich last month.
Karius makes another blunder after mistiming clearance and colliding into team-mate
The 26-year-old was at fault as Besiktas went behind against Slovan Bratislava this evening.
'To question someone like Johnny, how outspoken he's been on mental health, I just think it's poor form'
Shane Supple has spoken up on behalf of former Ipswich Town team-mate Jonathan Walters.
Ireland goalkeeper Talbot among seven re-signed by Bohs for 2020
Influential midfield trio Danny Mandroiu, Conor Levingston and Keith Buckley all put pen to paper on extended deals at Daylmount.
20-year-old Bournemouth keeper ruled out of Ireland's upcoming Euro qualifiers
Kildare’s Mark Travers has sustained ‘a displaced fracture of his thumb’.
'I wasn't fit to lift a pen... I take four tablets in the morning and six in the evening now'
Fermanagh goalkeeper Roisin Gleeson was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis five years ago.
'He played like it was a training session': Kildare 19-year-old praised after Premier League debut
Ireland goalkeeper Mark Travers kept a debut clean sheet against Tottenham on Saturday.
Liverpool 'shocked and appalled' after club's 21-year-old goalkeeper is left hurt after attack
Shamal George and his brother were left with facial injuries after an alleged racially motivated attack.
'Caoimhín would score 20 goals a season up front': Liverpool's Cork-born goalkeeper making strides at Anfield
Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher is aiming to become the first Irishman since 2009 to play for the Reds.
'I couldn't be happier': Ireland goalkeeper O'Malley satisfied with FA Cup penalty heroics
Conor O’Malley saved three penalties against Bradford to book Peterborough’s place in the FA Cup third round.
Jurgen Klinsmann's son called up to US squad for England and Italy games
The 21-year-old, who is a goalkeeper at Hertha Berlin, has been included by interim boss Dave Sarachan.
‘Courtois got injured at Stamford Bridge and there was a chance of coming on. I was crapping myself on the bench’
Sligo Rovers goalkeeper Mitchell Beeney discusses his time at Chelsea and why he chose to move to Ireland.
Union Berlin goalkeeper bags an unlikely 94th-minute equaliser
Polish stopper Rafal Gikiewicz proved the hero yesterday.
'He's an outstanding talent' - Klopp heaps praise on Cork goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp acknowledged the performances and talent of the Cork-born goalkeeper in Dublin on Saturday.
35-year-old Waterford goalkeeper signs new Cardiff deal ahead of Premier League return
Former Bohemians and Ipswich Town shot-stopper Brian Murphy has signed a new contract with Cardiff ahead of next season.
Ex-Ireland and Man City goalkeeper dies aged 65
Ron Healey represented the Boys in Green and also enjoyed a spell at Cardiff City.
'I tried to get inside their minds' - Iceland's heroic goalkeeper did homework to psych out Messi
The goalkeeper, who only made his international debut aged 27, proved the hero to thwart Argentina on Saturday.
Saving a penalty: This is how science helps predict the match score
Researchers propose a new model to explain how a goalkeeper dives to the right corner at the right time in penalty kick situations.
Goalkeeper Colin Doyle starts for Bradford just 20 hours after playing in Turkey 4,000km away
The 32-year-old played 90 minutes during a 1-0 friendly defeat to Turkey last night before keeping a clean sheet on Saturday afternoon against Gillingham.
'It's a shock when that bubble bursts and you don't really know what to do with yourself'
Sligo goalkeeper Micheál Schlingermann on playing in a GAA minor final, helping his number one rival and life outside of Sligo Rovers.
From Westport and Inchicore to Peterborough - Conor O’Malley’s journey is just getting started
Former St Patrick’s Athletic goalkeeper Conor O’Malley talks about settling into life in League One following his move to Peterborough United.
Waterford continue to strengthen with capture of PFAI First Division Goalkeeper of the Year
23-year-old Laois native Niall Corbet joins the First Division champions following six seasons at UCD.
'It didn’t feel like there was a decision to be made because I have an attachment with Ireland'
Early signs suggest Manchester City goalkeeper Marie Hourihan is well-equipped to fill Emma Byrne’s sizeable gloves.