7 instances outfield gamers went in internet as ‘blue card’ plans might see it usually
The powers that be within the lovely recreation have give you a radical new concept: the blue card.
And whereas a sin bin for a participant on the pitch is simple to grasp – a blue card for a goalkeeper might see the sport descend into absolute chaos. If a keeper is proven a blue card, they are going to be sin-binned and the supervisor may very well be compelled into quickly placing an outfield participant in aim.
And with the potential of outfield gamers in aim extra of a typical incidence underneath the brand new legal guidelines, Daily Star Sport has a have a look at seven instances outfield gamers have been compelled between the sticks, and the way they fared.
John Terry
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John Terry, the previous Chelsea captain, needed to step in as goalie throughout a tough match in opposition to Reading in October 2006. After Petr Cech and Carlo Cudicini acquired injured, Terry completed the previous few minutes of the sport in aim.
Despite being right down to 10 males after John Obi Mikel was despatched off, Chelsea nonetheless managed to win 1-0. Terry did not need to make a save in his too-big shirt, however he did take a few drop kicks earlier than the sport ended.
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Harry Kane
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England’s Harry Kane could not hold a clear sheet when he stepped in as goalie throughout a 2014 Europa League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Asteras Tripolis.
Despite letting in a aim from a free-kick, that he actually ought to have saved, Spurs nonetheless beat their Greek rivals 5-1.
John O’Shea
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Back in 2007, John O’Shea needed to step in as goalie for Manchester United at White Hart Lane after Edwin van der Sar was injured.
Despite being an outfield participant, O’Shea stored a clear sheet and even saved a shot from Robbie Keane, serving to United safe a 4-0 victory.
Phil Jagielka
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Phil Jagielka additionally managed to maintain a clear sheet when he stepped in as goalie for Sheffield United.
Manager Neil Warnock typically did not embrace a backup goalie on his bench, so Jagielka needed to step in additional than as soon as on account of accidents or crimson playing cards for Paddy Kenny.
In 2006, an harm compelled Kenny off in a match in opposition to Arsenal and Jagielka was to maintain the Gunners at bay for over half an hour to bag a blinding 1-0 victory. A pointy response by Jagielka saved Robin van Persie’s shot, including to Arsenal’s woes.
Vinnie Jones
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Back in ’95, Wimbledon confronted a crushing 6-1 defeat by Newcastle United on account of Vinnie Jones’ hilarious goalkeeping.
With no substitutes left and their foremost man Paul Heald off the pitch, Jones jumped in with 33 minutes left and the Dons trailing 3-1. As he made every save, the gang cheered him on.
On Twitter, remembering the day, Jones joked: “I nearly broke my cigar with one of those saves.”
He additionally commented: “I did enjoy seeing Les Ferdinand laughing after one of the other saves though, the Newcastle fans were brilliant that day I think they forgave me for grabbing Gazza’s b******* , just a little bit.”
Rio Ferdinand
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Rio Ferdinand acquired his second to play as goalie throughout an FA Cup quarter-final in 2008. This was when United performed in opposition to Portsmouth.
After Van der Sar was injured and Kuszczak was despatched off, Ferdinand could not cease Sulley Muntari’s penalty. This led to Pompey securing a spot at Wembley and ended United’s treble dream.
Kyle Walker
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In 2019, Manchester City needed to put Kyle Walker in aim throughout a Champions League match in opposition to Atalanta. After Claudio Bravo was despatched off, Walker stepped in and saved a free-kick, serving to City safe a 1-1 draw.
However, the City star needed to be advised by his team-mates to time waste by holding onto the ball. So not all may need been satisfied by his actions between the sticks.
