Tuesday 25 May 2010

We are Diego's 23 - Keepers


Custodians, Goalies, Net minders, and for the benefit of IBWM’s Dutch viewers; Keepersh.

Argentina has them too, and they are taking some to the World Cup. Three of them, as a matter of fact.

So who are these mysterious characters that at some point in their childhood decided “I’m not really one for scoring goals”. Loons.

Sergio Romero. AZ (Holland), 23, 5 caps, 0 goals

More than likely be first choice come June. Might also become first choice at Arsenal too with Arsene Wenger passing coy glances at this swarthy and fairly fiery number one.

Mariano Andujar. Catania (Italy), 27, 4 caps, 0 goals

Second in line having just completed a first season in Europe with Catania. A decent keeper, Andujar managed a record 800 minute stint without conceding in last years Copa Libertadores. Where do these South American referees get those added minutes?

Diego Pozo. Colon Santa Fe (Argentina), 32, 2 caps, 3 goals. No, that’s not true. 0 goals, surprisingly.

The oldest, least capped (not that there is much competition) of the three and very much home based. Lives on the 47th floor of an apartment block with his 300 canaries.

Defenders next, just to maintain a sense of order. Well, there has to be a first time for everything....

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