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Tag: Victor Valdes

With Karanka's goalkeeping dilemma solved the future is looking bright for Middlesbrough

With Karanka’s goalkeeping dilemma solved the future is looking bright for Middlesbrough

July 21, 2016 by Christopher Bates

Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka is certainly building a squad more than capable of staying in the Premier League, but his goalkeeping options may be starting to give him a headache. Following the capture of Bareclona legend Victor Valdes, USA goalkeeper Brad Guzan has now been linked with a move to Boro on a free transfer, […]

The position with the unluckiest number

The position with the unluckiest number

April 2, 2015 by Ross Davis

Ross Davis looks at the role of the number two goalkeeper, arguably the most patient person in football.

An asphyxiating pressure: being Barcelona’s number one

An asphyxiating pressure: being Barcelona’s number one

June 3, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at Victor Valdes’ decision to seek a change of scene after almost a decade as Barcelona’s first choice keeper.

Pep's Barcelona vs Sacchi's Milan - Clash of the titans

Pep’s Barcelona vs Sacchi’s Milan – Clash of the titans

April 9, 2012 by Fergie's Hairdryer

A fantastic in depth look at arguably Europe’s two best sides over the past 20 years.

José Mourinho: Unsavoury but undoubted (Part 1)

José Mourinho: Unsavoury but undoubted (Part 1)

March 20, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes an in depth look at the Special One, José Mourinho.

Athletic Bilbao: A history of overachievement

Athletic Bilbao: A history of overachievement

March 14, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes a look at the history of Europe’s current flavour of the month, Athletic Bilbao.

Henrik Larsson: The King of Kings

Henrik Larsson: The King of Kings

August 19, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly pays homage to the greatest striker to have graced the SPL over the past few decades.

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