Archie Pinnell: Goalkeeping Glove Pioneer

Archibald Pinnell: A Pioneer of Goalkeeping and Innovation Archibald Pinnell, affectionately known as Archie, holds a special place in the early history of football. Born in 1870 in Ayrshire, Scotland, Pinnell was a professional goalkeeper whose career spanned the...

What is a Sweeper-Keeper?

One of the most innovative changes in modern football is the development and implementation of the sweeper-keeper role. This revolutionary approach to goalkeeping challenges traditional norms and adds a new level of dynamism to the position. The Concept of a...

Lev Yashin: Goalkeeping Legend

Lev Yashin, born on October 22, 1929, in Moscow, Soviet Union, was and still remains a towering figure in the world of soccer. Known as the “Black Spider” because of his distinctive black attire and his outstanding reflexes, Yashin made the goalkeeper...

The Gimmickery of Goalkeeping Gloves

(to answer the “gimmickery” of KEEPER BALM) Of course, most goalkeepers didn’t wear gloves when the first pair were worn, probably 200+ years ago. They were only used because it was really cold, and the gloves (most likely leather or wool) were worn...