History About Goalkeeper Gloves

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How is the beginning of goalkeeper gloves? According to the German Patent Office, is an Englishman named William Sykes was the first to register a patent on goalkeeper gloves.This happened in 1885. Materials contained on goalkeeper gloves at that time is just another layer of India rubber. Ironically, in the 60 to 70s, many countries keeper of the less appreciated William Sykes gloves. That protects his goalie with any accessories are considered cowards. Legendary goalkeeper Peter Shilton, Gordon Banks, Ray Clemence and more confident when holding the ball with his bare hands. Incredible is not it?



Is it unusual for you, lovers of football between 1960 and 70s, have never seen a goalie who winced in pain as his hand burned by a hard kick opponents. That was the era when men were men.

Luckily, humans have the technology. Dark days of the goalkeepers hands in agony finally ended already. The goalkeeper glove manufacturer has made ​​numerous innovations over the past 40 years for the convenience of the keeper. A goalkeeper only need to worry about the size of gloves that fit and comfortable. In fact, there is a special glove designed just for practice or match.

however, there's always conflict. Former Everton goalkeeper, Neville Southall, once said, "I hate modern gloves. The design is too large and heavy to feel the ball hard to the keeper.Like driving a car with gloves on. "

In this easy-paced era, the goalkeeper will not leave the locker room without carrying three pairs of gloves and other supplies. Creation and technological innovation goalkeeper gloves to help develop basic techniques in keeping goal. The manufacturers compete to create a safer gloves for the goalkeeper. One is protection for the fingers that are not pulled back when holding the ball.

Currently there are various kinds of goalkeeper gloves that fit a variety of conditions on the ground. Choices appropriate gloves will provide comfort. Goalkeeper-focus would be more secure post.