that goalkeepers are supposed to be provided with "extra protection" the fact is that they are a just like an outfield player except they have the ability to se their hands.
No where is there a rule that GK's are meant to be protected more than dfenders, midfielders, or forwards.
So why does everyone seem to think they do?
2006-10-16 16:59:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football ➔ English Football
Also as for Carioca..your comment regarding Pele killing his brother is false.
Unfortunately for you, you have either been fooled by someone, or made it up.
2006-10-18 03:58:43 · update #1
its the most dangerous position to play.
2006-10-17 02:54:51 · answer #1 · answered by Deano™ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because when goalkeepers go for the loose ball, attackers try to knock the ball out of their hands and/or try to kick the ball. I do agree that goalkeepers are not in much more danger then any other filed player. But i would have been nice to see Hunt trying to avoid that Late HORROR Tackle on Cech.
http://football.guardian.co.uk/championsleague200607/story/0,,1924206,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=5
2006-10-17 00:45:30 · answer #2 · answered by ChelskyFC 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the ball isn't going to be kicked towards other player, but beyond the GK and into the goal.. GK is the target..
2006-10-17 00:43:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
because alot of keepers break fingers, arms ,shoulders and ribs ya know you can literaly get killed. Pele killed his brother , hit him in the chest cracked his chest plate and gave him a heart attack (all with just a ball) so its dangerous lol
2006-10-17 00:43:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because they indirectly become the target of every goal shot.
2006-10-17 00:06:54 · answer #5 · answered by airwimp 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's unwritten rule between players....
2006-10-17 07:38:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋