So yesterday I went along to another game at the home of football (Redhill, not Brazil, can't see this attempt at humour going anywhere though...!). The game itself was a pretty interesting spectacle with the away fans bringing a bit of fanfare and ardent enthusiasm with them as they crossed the seas to see their beloved team in action! The away team also got into a
Goalie thoughts/playing style
Guernsey's goalkeeper Chris Tardif is a former pro with experience with Oxford United and Basingstoke amongst others. And... it showed! Even at this level, the amount of difference in thought of technical approach to set plays and technique with the little things adding up to show a total of a more rounded and complete goalkeeper.
His height was obvious, being around the six foot mark; one of the key scouting areas for agents of pro 'keepers now (showing the difference in expectations of pro goalies and goalies at this level to be fair) as well as his stature and physique being pretty muscular and capable of longer drives at goal kicks.
Setting up for free kicks, he seemed to prefer to stay nearer his line in case of a redirection and last second change on the flight of the ball. And set up his defence accordingly, with a line of defenders holding a higher line against the opposition hoping to break out on the release of the spot kick.
His shot stopping qualities were most obvious, but he was very vocal and in tune with the players set up in front of him. One save that stood out was where he dove to his left, committing against a shot that went to his right, only to claw out his right hand to keep the ball from heading into the mesh of the net. This in turn showed great reaction speeds to make a movement changing reflex based save, even at the age of 33.
The save in question.
He was also very vocal. A reflection of the need to be like the leader of an orchestra barking out orders to his squad, he gave commands and talked with his team rather than at them! Like Milan from the Chips game and the Hythe goalkeeper, he liked to roam around his area and set up behind his back four on the angle of the last defender in case he was needed as a passing option. Unlike a lot of the other goalkeepers, he actively played as a 'sweeper', rushing out at the right time to kick clear. A lot like you'll see Vorm doing. That level of extra skill on show being a sign of better things?!
He seemed to get away with a sneaky catch at the edge of the area (a fairly guilty like like that of Roy Carrol suggesting so anyway...), which actually looked to be outside the area. Redhill have gotten lucky against a few times with decisions going against opposition goalkeepers, like Crawley Down's goalkeeper handling outside the area and getting sent off to turn the game around. This was essentially at the death, and had Redhill been awarded the penalty things could have been totally different than the 1-0 loss for the 'Lobsters' based on a ground out win for the away side who scored against the run of play.
Kit
I *think* Tardif was wearing Selsport gloves (think he was spotted in Wrappa classics last season), but wasn't really paying enough attention (oops!). Sponsorship might play into that, otherwise no idea!
Goalie thoughts/playing style
Guernsey's goalkeeper Chris Tardif is a former pro with experience with Oxford United and Basingstoke amongst others. And... it showed! Even at this level, the amount of difference in thought of technical approach to set plays and technique with the little things adding up to show a total of a more rounded and complete goalkeeper.
His height was obvious, being around the six foot mark; one of the key scouting areas for agents of pro 'keepers now (showing the difference in expectations of pro goalies and goalies at this level to be fair) as well as his stature and physique being pretty muscular and capable of longer drives at goal kicks.
His shot stopping qualities were most obvious, but he was very vocal and in tune with the players set up in front of him. One save that stood out was where he dove to his left, committing against a shot that went to his right, only to claw out his right hand to keep the ball from heading into the mesh of the net. This in turn showed great reaction speeds to make a movement changing reflex based save, even at the age of 33.
He was also very vocal. A reflection of the need to be like the leader of an orchestra barking out orders to his squad, he gave commands and talked with his team rather than at them! Like Milan from the Chips game and the Hythe goalkeeper, he liked to roam around his area and set up behind his back four on the angle of the last defender in case he was needed as a passing option. Unlike a lot of the other goalkeepers, he actively played as a 'sweeper', rushing out at the right time to kick clear. A lot like you'll see Vorm doing. That level of extra skill on show being a sign of better things?!
Kit
I *think* Tardif was wearing Selsport gloves (think he was spotted in Wrappa classics last season), but wasn't really paying enough attention (oops!). Sponsorship might play into that, otherwise no idea!
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