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# Goalkeeper

This year
2023
# Martin Dúbravka
Newcastle recall goalkeeper from season-long loan with Manchester United
The 33-year-old made two appearances under Erik ten Hag.
Last year
2022
# End of the road
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.’
# Transfer News
Man City bring in German goalkeeper Ortega
Pep Guardiola has added the 29-year-old, who will provide back-up to Ederson.
# back up
Arsenal announce signing of US international goalkeeper
Matt Turner joins the Gunners from MLS side New England Revolution.
All time
# on loan
Spurs sign former Man United academy and Aston Villa goalkeeper from Atalanta
Pierluigi Gollini will challenge Hugo Lloris for the number one spot.
# Setback
Experienced Irish goalkeeper set for spell on the sidelines
Sheffield Wednesday stopper Keiren Westwood has broken his ribs.
# Going nowhere
Manchester City extend veteran goalkeeper's loan deal
Scott Carson will remain at the Etihad Stadium as back-up to Ederson.
# back up
Tottenham complete signing of free agent Joe Hart
The former England goalkeeper has been handed a two-year deal by the north Londoners.
# COYBIG
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.
# good news
Peter Schmeichel praises young Irish goalie's ingenious way to train while in self-isolation
We all need some good news right now.
# One to Watch
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.
# boardroom
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.
# Injured
'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.
# safe keeping
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.
# Between the sticks
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.
# Howler
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.
# Roy Keane
'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.
# The Magnificent Seven
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.
# rule of thumb
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’.
# battling on
'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.
# first impression
'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.
# Attack
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.
# Cork born and bred
'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.
# Irish Abroad
'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.
# Family Fortunes
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.
# Sligo Rovers
‘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.
# Late Drama
Union Berlin goalkeeper bags an unlikely 94th-minute equaliser
Polish stopper Rafal Gikiewicz proved the hero yesterday.
# Cork born and bred
'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.
# Premier League
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.
# RIP
Ex-Ireland and Man City goalkeeper dies aged 65
Ron Healey represented the Boys in Green and also enjoyed a spell at Cardiff City.
# Super Keeper
'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.
# Research
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.
# Dedication
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.
# safe pair of hands
'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.
# Irish Abroad
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.
# safe pair of hands
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.
# safe pair of hands
'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.
# Wave Goodbye
Tipp's two-time All-Ireland-winning goalkeeper announces retirement
Darren Gleeson has confirmed his decision to hang up his boots.
# goalazo
A promising young Irish goalkeeper scored an absolute screamer on his debut
What a way to introduce yourself!
# Between the sticks
'The season started with a beautiful game': Cech hails Arsenal's thrilling 4-3 win
It was the goalkeeper’s first win on the opening day of the season for Arsenal at the third time of asking.