… well except the other goalie. This kind of stuff doesn’t usually happen in the premiere leagues so when Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson scored on a free kick from his own end, it instantly becomes one of the most bizarre goals in EPL history. The last time a Spurs goalkeeper scored in an EPL game was 1914 on a penalty kick.
Notice the reaction from the opposing goalie Ben Foster, who is trying to unseat him as England’s #1 goalkeeper.
This isn’t the first time Paul Robinson has scored. He also made a spectacular header against Swindon when he was a goalie for Leeds United to send the game into extra time. And of course, we cannot mention goalie goals without mentioning Ron Hextall. (Yes, it’s a different sport…)
Links:
[Reuters]: Goalie Robinson scores for Spurs
[Telegraph UK]: Foster grateful for Robinson’s low-key glee