Goalkeepers' Union

Naturally, David de Gea hogs the headlines with that third goal in Leipzig which sent Twitter into meltdown.

The customary Championship rundown follows, as does the best of the rest from the world of goalkeeping this week.

We look at Pope vs Pickford in Burnley's draw with Everton, a first Premier League start for Dean Henderson at Manchester United and a rare lapse from Edouard Mendy as Chelsea beat Leeds.

Also: The Clean Sheet Club.

Reaction from the key goalkeeping action in the Champions League, including an impressive debut for Liverpool's Caoimhin Kelleher.

Rich also casts his eye over the midweek EFL games, and we introduce a new Goalkeeping Geek Mode as John Harrison deep dives into Ajax stopper Andre Onana's performance at Anfield.

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All the key goalkeeping action from the Premier League, EFL and FA Cup Second Round is discussed and dissected in our 50th BTS episode.

First Premier League starts of the season for Dean Henderson and Bailey Peacock-Farrell brought contrasting fortunes for the pair, Sam Johnstone bagged a second clean sheet in West Brom's win over Sheffield United and Hugo Lloris continued his solid form to earn Spurs a point at Stamford Bridge.

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Does Dean Henderson need to seek another loan move away from Manchester United in January? After being left out of the starting XI in the Champions League win over Istanbul Basaksehir, we discuss whether this season is hindering the England goalkeeper's progress.

Rich also runs the rule over a couple of commentary calamities from the midweek Championship action, plus the best of the rest from the EFL and UCL.

Ederson caused quite a stir with his advanced antics in Manchester City's defeat at Spurs, so we discuss the pros and cons of the modern goalkeeper in closing down attackers.

We also commend Sam Johnstone for a solid return to Old Trafford and the ongoing form of Aaron Ramsdale.

Rundowns in the Championship, League One and League Two focus on two epic stops from Marko Marosi and Matt Gilks of Coventry and Bolton respectively, while Asmir Begovic gives us his take on two key moments in Bournemouth's comeback victory over Reading.

Action and reaction from the Nations League, Papa John's Trophy, U21 international fixtures and even the FA Youth Cup.

Yep, we've gone a little niche this week. But we do also touch on the introduction of five subs in the EFL and how that might just somewhat alter the goalkeeping landscape.

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Football lost a legend this weekend.

Ray Clemence was and shall always remain a goalkeeping great.

Alongside all the customary reaction from the Nations League and EFL, we pay homage to Clem and his trophy-laden career.

Gone but not forgotten.

In light of the insightful analysis given by Martyn Margetson to Sky Sports on England's goalkeepers yesterday, we touch on some of the negativity attracted as a result.

Rich also answers questions from social media regarding Jordan Pickford's current form.

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Episode 100 is now live!

(We know it says #44. We've done 44 BTS episodes, plus 56 of the others.)

In celebratory fashion, we delve deep into the weekend's action from the Premier League, Championship and FA Cup First Round. More on Jordan Pickford and his performance against Manchester United, a mark-making display from Fulham's Alphonse Areola and a string of top saves including Kasper Schmeichel, Karl Darlow and Alex McCarthy.

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