This guy stands out from other keepers: Bruce catches the ball while all others just pushes it away.

@probrokers8159

5 жыл бұрын

MetalHead yes, catching balls nowadays is rare by goal keepers

@CupinN9

5 жыл бұрын

agree with u.

@BernardWilkinson

5 жыл бұрын

Bang on.

@608756

4 жыл бұрын

The same thing I was about to say. We don’t see keepers do this nowadays.

@SandyYoung1

4 жыл бұрын

Unless the moneys right 😂

Modern day keepers need to watch this to learn to catch the damn ball

@maxlambie7788

5 жыл бұрын

says a guy who has obviously never kept

@Yiannisvideos

4 жыл бұрын

@@maxlambie7788 chill

@spangyull9110

4 жыл бұрын

its not very safe trying to catch a modern ball hit with power and with the movement on the ball. thats why you see a lot of keepers today batting the ball away.

@jackkenefick2696

4 жыл бұрын

the skills of goalkeeping have been lost in the modern game

@EstebanMataVargas

4 жыл бұрын

Nowadays they cannot catch the ball because it is different and way faster than in those times.

I knew of Bruce when I lived in Bulawayo. Played football against him when he played for Old Miltonians, they had a super side. I played for Bulawayo Callies. I never imagined he would play for Liverpool - I supported from age 7 and throughout my life - I was born in Huyton Liverpool and I don't think lfc fans quite understand the trials that Bruce went through before he joined Liverpool. It is a great tribute to a man - Bruce Grobbelaar. Pamwe Chete my friend.

Most Underrated goalkeeper ever (my opinion)and he should get a icon card in fifa

Being born in Zimbabwe not many celebs make it big in the world. Proud to have had Bruce play on the international stage so brilliantly.

@oriettoberti2501

Жыл бұрын

Rhodesians never die.

@themelted4614

2 күн бұрын

He let goals in for cash...

@karlrensburg3472

2 күн бұрын

@themelted4614 He saved many goals, too. I am not on this planet to judge any man.

@themelted4614

2 күн бұрын

@@karlrensburg3472 you already judged him already in your first comment .. he let in goals for cash and tainted your country. Pure greed

@karlrensburg3472

2 күн бұрын

@@themelted4614 My country is way more tainted than Bruce Grobbelaar.

He had crazy reflexes and he caught the ball

@abradolfhonkler9287

4 жыл бұрын

The balls these days are so drastically different from what they were back then, there's no logical comparison to be made, apart from both variations being round. All the 'keepers back then would catch the ball a lot more, as the flight of the 10-pound chunks of leather they were kicking about back then was a lot easier to anticipate than today's miniature beach balls.

@SandyYoung1

4 жыл бұрын

Matt Colley he made some stunning money aswell 🤑🤑🤑

Loved him when he also played for my home country, Zimbabwe..Also made me love Liverpool since l was 10

@jayleetzvevo460

Жыл бұрын

He's the one the only reason why Liverpool have Fans in Zimbabwe not Manne or Salla. It's Bruce ❤😂I think Bruce is the only GK with the art to End Messis career he is a Cat , he can catch Bat I'm sure that's how he trained kuZimbabwe bcoz that reflex is rare , u cannot get it anywhere not in the near future , unless he come and share with us his secret god bcoz that's pure magical. I've praised all modern greats like Casillas , Reina of Columbia, Navas etc but none of them can be this critical One touch Policy is rare today u find mediocre strikers making waves bcoz of Lazy GKs. Bruce was just an angel send to play in goal now I understand why they call them Dream Team , my brother told me those guys where heavenly , they could beat Brazil and I laughed now I take it all back. The man was just Legendery Bruce

Is he the most underrated goalie ever? He did Liverpool excellent service!

@newman447

4 жыл бұрын

no, for those who play/played in goal he is up there, absolutely no question. Just forgotten maybe as with many fantastic players from those times...

@andshits

4 жыл бұрын

Bobby Robson wanted him to played for England but fifa rule it out because he played few games for Zimbabwe.

@obeyngorima4588

4 жыл бұрын

True is a living legend one of us

@watkinsrory

3 жыл бұрын

@@andshits He chose to play for Zimbabwe but if they did not want him he would have challenged FIFA with their ruling as other sporting bodies permitted nationals with dual citizenship to play for two countries as long as they had not played for 7 years. Hick was an example who was Zimbabwean but played for England. This is a quote from what he said "“We are pursuing it. I have asked a friend in Zimbabwe to look into the facts and ask the authorities there to make their minds up if they want me or don’t want me. “And if they don’t I want them to write to inform FIFA of their decision. Then we will see what happens.

@caputomaru

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe he was overshadowed by Shilton at that time, I thought he was a better keeper especially when it came to extreme saves. I was used to call him ' the cat ' cos of his agility, he stretched like a cat in the air .

The catches he did on some shots are ridiculously good!

What a keeper, gentleman and all round good guy..

@SandyYoung1

4 жыл бұрын

Are you fucking serious?

@ronaldcustard4636

4 жыл бұрын

Wasn’t he done for match fixing

@chrisjames6327

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. In the 90s he was purposely letting in goals, so Liverpool would lose games

@thenomad525

3 жыл бұрын

@@ronaldcustard4636 Yes. He was found not guilty on three counts of match fixing along with John Fashanu and Hans Segers. In my opinion the accusations against all three players were total bollocks.

@soundbeings1

3 жыл бұрын

@@thenomad525 Went to two Crown Court trials and 2 juries were undecided so the judge ruled not guilty - the 2nd the day before a massive new sponsorship deal of the premier league was announced. He then sued a newspaper and 'won' and was essentially told by the judge he was a liar and awarded him costs of 1p - bankrupting him. You need to read the court scripts - I have. The libel judge got it right. And if you have ever seen the vid of Segers going down in instalments against Everton you should think again my friend. BG stated he took the money in the infamous video - where he says the save against Utd - at Anfield "cost him 125 grand" because he was basically working under cover to trap fixers intending to later go to the police/authorities. Guess what? Never did. If you can believe all that I have a bridge you may be interested in !! Not fit to lace Clem's boots. RIP.

The best of all time!!! He is simply the best!!!

@shaunmichaelmctigue4363

3 жыл бұрын

was bent I wouldn't trust him I wouldn't trust him

@fierceon9647

3 жыл бұрын

My uncle

@ritchielarge5265

2 жыл бұрын

Not a chance even without throwing games couldn't lace Clems boots

@shelleymoore5740

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant goal keeper Bruce, one of footie's greatest characters, don't seem to have many these days!

Charismatic, agile , my favourite GK of all time , a big personality, God Bless Bruce , where ever you maybe now ....

What made him the greatest of all time was that he would agree the defecit in advance and select which shots to let in during the game. That is truly remarkable and beyond even Southall.

Miss these days of football growing up.

@AdamTheAd-vanc3d

6 жыл бұрын

JWD77 Same here.

Bruce got bloody springs in his legs! Love him when I was a kid and watching this just reminds me how great he was. Not the tallest of them all but he was one hell of a keeper. Many keepers would struggle to save those dipping shots while back pedaling but not Bruce. Plays with a smile, eccentic and catches most balls too.

After the Roma victory, my old ma - bless her, she struggled with foreign names - had the best nickname for him: Bruce Rubber Knickers. :D

@SandyYoung1

4 жыл бұрын

No one cares

@cathalmcwilliams3033

4 жыл бұрын

@@SandyYoung1 don't be a wanker!!

he was good at what he was doing,this man made a lot of man sweat to score i watched him back home when i was young he inspired so many black goal keepers in zimbabwe ,even now we rate you acording to him ,no one has surpased his goal keeping carrer in zimbabwe ,legendary

Dammit Bruce you were good! the finest Goal keeper as far as i'm concerned and i know what a huge statement that is. You are a natural, you have a gift that makes you head and shoulders above the rest. I watched you live and it was a pleasure to watch a man of talent like yourself at the goal. You were SOMETHING!

back when goal keepers knew how to catch and hold onto the ball ..none of this knock it back in play for a striker to score the rebound.....coming from an ex goal keeper my self i used to model my self on him .. YNWA

The reason I became a Liverpool fan in 83. We've had wonderful keepers, Clem, Pepe and now Allison but, for me, Brucie was the best. Crazy though. :)

@handymanny6615

4 жыл бұрын

I know I may sound crazy, but IMHO if he is still playing he could easily win the keeper of the year award. Allison may have to take the back seat :)

@jeremyslaney5644

4 жыл бұрын

My all time top 5 Liverpool goalkeepers would be. RAY CLEMENCE BRUCE GROBELAAR TOMMY LAWRENCE PEPE REINA ALLISSON BECKER

@SandyYoung1

4 жыл бұрын

Cheat and a fraud.

@andreasoloansihotang122

3 жыл бұрын

Remember sander westerveld

He was ridiculously good… funnily enough, as a kid seeing his wobbly legs was a reason I fell for the club… plus, my granddad was Glaswegian, he loved Dalgliesh, Shankly, Hansen, Souness… massive Liverpool fan my granddad was… so is my father, sister and me. We all love this club… Rushy, Beardsley, Barnes, were all heroes of mine as a kid

The reason i became a Liverpool fan 37 years ago. Bruce inspired me to be a GK. Sadly Underrated

Watched him week in week out, never seen a keeper like him, never will, if u know u know, unbelievable agility an distribution, greatest keeper I've ever seen, if there's any better I ain't seen them yet an don't think I ever will, anyone disagrees then u never seen him or your kidding yerself, credit where it's due Brucie is untouchable, Clemence was textbook, Bruce took it to another level.

Bruce made me fall in love with Liverpool

@CupinN9

5 жыл бұрын

me too. he was fantastic and the best GK for liverpool i have seen

@joelmontgomery1129

5 жыл бұрын

Gayster

@jeffreynorbury564

5 жыл бұрын

Good on his day

@Yiannisvideos

4 жыл бұрын

Same with my dad. When he was young he watched Liverpool playing and grobbelaar make him love Liverpool. Then my dad made me a Liverpool fan

@SandyYoung1

4 жыл бұрын

Says all you need to know about Liverpool-cheaters

Thank you for posting! My Biggest teenage hero in front of goal. Back in the 80's when Goalkeeper's tried to catch the ball instead of punching it out all the time. I'm not moaning it's the game that's changed. For me a save would always look top drawer when caught in mid flight. Great Video!!

Great keeper. And I'm a Man Utd fan. Credit where credit is due.

Mad but great keeper, oh to have Bruice in nets right now.

@AFMakers

5 жыл бұрын

Aye would be great but Allison is doing bits

Man is that Grobbelar or an acrobatic master... he is literally the best in goalkeeper in handling the #YNWA

As a kid, growing up with Bruce as our keeper, I loved him. I was aware that he wasn't your orthodox keeper, I knew he did things a bit different. My dad hated him at first, especially after Clemence. But he was one of the very best number 1 to ever wear the shirt. Love you Brucie lad, you done us proud. "Brucie, Brucie Grobbelaar, Brucie Grobbelaar in our goal"

@jayleetzvevo460

Жыл бұрын

Normal in that time for him have hatters of his own skin bcoz he was a collection of traditions. He entertained us , he played like he was possessed. Actually he had an African inbuit art in him hence most white people of that time supporting gvt would dislike him. He has always been with Zimbabwe at heart ♥ we look forward to see him get a national team role in few years as we prepare for the next WC

Great explosive strength in legs and excellent ball-handling. Not only a clown.

He is one of the best goalkeepers for me just like his Country man Peter Ndlovu but the media is so biased only favoring West African players.. These two players deserve to be recognized as Africa’s best ...

BG is a living legend...my icon gk during my schooldays...💚...'Spiderman'...

Got to watch this guy in action once in his later years and hes one of the best at keeping the ball stuck to his hands ! I'll never forget this low driven shot where he just dived and stuck his hand out long reach and the ball just stuck to his hand , never seen anything like it , tried it myself over the years and its a bloody hard save to master.

Bruce my man Love your play , one of the best , certainly the most charismatic.

Best goalie I have ever seen!👊🏾

@assface954

6 жыл бұрын

Rogue 7 for liverpool maybe but not even close to the best

@julianphilp

5 жыл бұрын

Adriel Otto he’s one of the best

@joeexotic5831

5 жыл бұрын

Look at how he played, no other goalie could play like that in his era, plus he was so small as well. Maybe not in top 3 all time greats, but he can't be far off. His style of distribution and playing out is what everyone loves, I remember all the fuss at the time as goalies just saved the ball and booted it up field, Bruce changed that. At true leg end

@zaahirallie6712

5 жыл бұрын

ALISSON

Unfortunately I never had the privilege to watch this legend play since I was born in 99

He is the best of all time wow he always catches it and lived the fans he was the best goalkeeper ever

For me one of the greatest of all time he took so much pressure off the defence coming for so many crosses

Bruce was extremely agile. Clearly would have been good at athletics or gymnastics if his path had taken in a different direction. But definitely he was crazy. I will never forget 1994 when he was trying to dribble past two or three Bristol City players by the touchline in the corner. I think Ronnie Whelan said Bruce would have loved to play in today's game where goalkeepers are expected to be footballers as well.

Mai sentito nominarlo ma si vede che un portiere fuori classe nei suoi tempi ❤🙏🏿

What handling this player has is unmatched if compared to today's keepers 😮

What a character..

I met him.....he's so nice

Who came here after ''TIFO FOOTBALL'S" podcast??

@atiyasaha1768

5 жыл бұрын

ME

@advenco344

5 жыл бұрын

You know it

@zwagig1761

4 жыл бұрын

I did.

@thomasfoster1899

3 жыл бұрын

Good at times ..a joker at times..mr shankly would av got rid .

Wow. Makes you realise how cheaply keepers give away corners these days instead of practicing to become more confident catching the ball

@SandyYoung1

4 жыл бұрын

Are we talking about the same cheater here?

@spangyull9110

4 жыл бұрын

The keepers you see batting the ball away today are some of the best keepers of all time. Because they know if they attempt to catch a modern ball hit by a striker theres a good chance these modern balls will move just before he attempts to catch it and the keeper will fumble it in the 6 yard box. Very dangerous.

@itspaintosee

4 жыл бұрын

@@spangyull9110 great point about the modern footballs affecting this. However there are instances where they do punch a ball when the catch was an easier option. A mistimed punch/flick can also prove equally as costly. Alisson is a great example of a keeper in the modern game who will catch it when it's safe to do so.

@psyclops973

3 жыл бұрын

Modern footballs change trajectories more often, spin a lot more and reach higher speeds than older models. Ball movement is a lot harder to predict nowadays so most keepers prefer to go for the safer option and just palm it away

Fucking Bruce Grobbelaar, total legend. Fought as a soldier during harrowing times for his changing country, before coming to the U.K. He gave everything. Never misses a Hillsborough memorial. We talk about men having balls, this fella is something else.

Contributed greatly to my choice of support for Liverpool as a kid.

I wonder if that picture he took for all the kids holding the league trophy still exists. Lovely moment.

@SandyYoung1

4 жыл бұрын

I bet he sold it for £50,much like his reputation

Fantastic keeper gr8 sense of humour and he made alot of fans so happy not just with his saves but with mixing with them you don't see that knowadays on the pitch, brucey la la ,⚽⚽⚽🙏👍

This was when liverpool were the greatest, Bruce was exceptional ,as a complete team they were unstoppable. Record speaks for itself.

Great handling . Pity he did not play for England. No comparison between him and Gary Baillie. Bruce was simply one the best. World class

Zimbabwean best goal keeper

Absolutely amazing keeper. As agile as any cat.

Brilliant keeper Bruce, and one of footie's greatest characters, not many of them these days x

I still watch his vedios, he is the best.

Bruce fantastique rome 1984 final champions penalty

Also a brilliant character and still underrated

Legend said that Graeme Sharp was still trying to beat Grobbelaar with any means.

@martinparker9249

10 ай бұрын

LOL I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING .....BRUCE ...SHARP'S NEMESIS !!

When keepers caught the ball.

@SandyYoung1

4 жыл бұрын

Or moved out of the way😂

@CoolDude-jp1kj

3 жыл бұрын

@@SandyYoung1 Shut up

14 yrs of great service at LFC thank you Bruce.

@SandyYoung1

4 жыл бұрын

I notice you didn’t say ‘loyal’ service 😂

They were beautiful days

Sou brasileiro e não sabia que o Liverpool teve um goleiro tão ágil e fantástico, simplesmente miraculoso em suas defesas geniais, não soltava a bola... e o pais Zimbábue deve ser algo bem difícil se destacar. Parabéns a bela homenagem e um forte abraço aos torcedores do grande Liverpool.

It was like Grobbelaar and Sharp were having a personal battle over the years!

@SandyYoung1

4 жыл бұрын

All sharp had to do was write him a cheque!!

My childhood hero.kills me that he has a dark shadow hanging over his legacy

Grobbelaar and Southall were the 2 best of there era

O.56 the greatest save ever...!

Great keeper

He catches the ball as much as he can do but nowadays due to lighter balls etc, keepers always will have problems doing so? But Brucie is still one of the "crazy" ones!

@SandyYoung1

4 жыл бұрын

Is that the excuse he gave when he let one or two in 😂

Super keeper with lightning reflexes.

BRUCE GROBBELAAR: GOALKEEPING MASTERCLASS.

Absolute legendary

Jeez....he really was FANTASTIC

incredible athleticism when at his best. A step on from Clemence in that sense.

legend made great saves over the years

After having won one of Liverpool’s many FA Cups, I remember seeing him walking on his arms!

players come and go, but legends live forever

the best UK premier league goal keeper

The save Grobbelaar made at 2:26 was amazing

Grobbelaar is the best goalkeeper in africa

Miles better than de gea

@guillermojoaquinbello448

4 жыл бұрын

But much worse than Ray Clemence.

@ebrahimhoosain6216

2 жыл бұрын

True,but not better than Southall

@bogeythedog163

Жыл бұрын

The who?

@SuperRogers007

Жыл бұрын

@@ebrahimhoosain6216 Grobbelaar once said Southall was the best in the world

@andshits

Жыл бұрын

@@ebrahimhoosain6216 well better all round bruce.

#1 nutter and a great (under appreciated) keeper. Didn't play passive. Came for the ball - CAUGHT the ball. I saw him often when he played in Vancouver with the Whitecaps of the old NASL (with seasoned 'Brits' ; Ball / Whymark / Craven / Hector / Harvey / Parkes (ya know). Don't think he got the deserved acclaim, likely because he was always seen by the opinion makers as the disruptive guest at high tea.

Loved the Bushman...but never forget the mistakes in early times...was very sad to see and read the match fixing stuff...put permanent question mark on his career...but on sheer ability ..never seen anyone as agile and his throw outs were fantastic to get the full backs motoring....had impossible job filling Clems shirt...but had a very successful career under too many managers not to be a world class keeper

What a goalkeeper. He and Arconada from Spain are two who got far less credit that they truly deserved. Just compare them with the modern day keepers who not only do not catch the ball but use their legs and feet to push the ball away. The two mentioned were my teenage heroes.

Fantástico,maravilhoso

Absolute Legend!!!! YNWA 97!

5:33 BEST SAVE

@davidambrose8935

4 жыл бұрын

Truly a Liverpool legend ,some of those saves were incredible ,but a man who was a genuine gentleman too ,met him a,few times at Liverpool functions ,funny ,astute ,kind and loyal ,he came back from Canada I think after retirement ,cos his heart belongs to us 👍 well Bruce ,we all love you ,thanks for the glorious memories on the road ,God bless ya x

@user-ri5xq7hr4u

4 жыл бұрын

2:51 for me.. but absolutely magic at catching the ball

@SandyYoung1

4 жыл бұрын

He meant to let that one in😂

@user-ej2xz3lx2e

3 жыл бұрын

@@SandyYoung1 haha funny guy

Good the hear the wonderful Brian Moore, too.

When he was good he was amazing… he can be forgiven the odd blooper

Indeed Bruce Grobbelaar,the Zim Jungleman was a brilliant shotstopper who enjoyed a glorious 13 year career @ Anfield winning everything Football had to offer.His only weakness was cutting out crosses as evidenced by the 1988 FA Cup final Lawrie Sanchez headed goal & the Kalusha Bwalya headed goal against Zambia in 1993 @NSS which ensured Zambia equalised against Zim & qualified for the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations @ the expense of Zim Warriors.All hail,hail ,hail the Zim Jungleman& the Clown Prince of English Football !.

love from zimbabwe tho

This is a legend Liverpool👍

Best African goalkeeper of history

Everyone saying 'Keepers today don't catch the ball' - there's a reason for that. The ball was heavier then and didn't move nearly so much in the air. Players today also practice hitting the ball with little or no spin to make it move that much more. I played in the 80s/90s and am on the training ground today, and there's just no comparison to how much the ball moves. Bruce was brilliant, but the comparison isn't fair.

Brucie give us wave. Brucie Brucie give us a wave , Brucie whats the score ? Brucie Brucie whats the score ? He always responded, What a pleasure and easily one of the greatest keepers ever

@SandyYoung1

4 жыл бұрын

He responded to whoever had the most money-cheaters never prosper

Proudly Zimbabwean

This guys deserve an icon 86.88.90 And 92 momment

Grobelaar is superb!

Bruce Grobbelaar el mejor portero de la historia del Liverpool 💪

wonderfull men...love you!

Greatly missed