 How many goalkeepers, in total, have been used so far this season? That factors in all 92 professional clubs in English football. League games only. The answer is revealed in the following audio as we take a deeper look into why (hint: more than 92) a substantial amount have been utilised by managers after just ten or so games. Commentary Corner returns in preposterously predictable fashion and there's a bit of chat regarding the career of Richard Wright following a listener's question.

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174: Between the Sticks #111

Aaron Ramsdale is now at the heart of a consistent back five, lauded by Arsenal fans perhaps realising their swift judgement of the ex-Sheffield United man may have been a little misguided. Elsewhere, debate ensued over whether David De Gea was interfered with by Ollie Watkins for Aston Villa's winner at Old Trafford, David Raya pulled off one of the saves of the season as Brentford drew with Liverpool and Jose Sa bagged a goalkeeper assist in Wolves' win over Southampton. All the customary EFL action follows, including a rather remarkable 'Keeper Caper for Bailey Peacock-Farrell.

173: Between the Sticks #110

What a weekend it was for David de Gea at the London Stadium, but let's not forget the part Lukasz Fabianski played in the game, too. Incredible performance from the Pole, despite being on the losing side - just like Hugo Lloris in Spurs' 3-0 defeat to Chelsea. In the EFL, Luke Southwood is making the most of his chance at Reading, Scott Flinders is rolling back the years as Cheltenham's No1 and Ross Doohan bagged his first start in English football following a loan move from Celtic to Tranmere.

172: Between the Sticks #109

With Richard still kicking back in Dubai, this BTS episode remains via Zoom. However, it contains all the usual goalkeeping goodness, with a focus on David de Gea, Ederson and Aaron Ramsdale from the weekend's Premier League action. Congrats go to Vicente Guaita for racking up 100 appearances at Crystal Palace, a second full top-flight appearance for Jed Steer (six years after his first) and a first league outing for Ben Hamer at Swansea.

171: Between the Sticks #108

Mr Lee has taken it upon himself to jet over to Dubai for some much-needed downtime following the madness of football's off-season in July and August. GKU, however, continues to continue. In this episode, we cover the main talking points from the first batch of international fixtures, plus the few games taking place in the EFL. Rich also offers a little insight into how his deadline day panned out.

170: Between the Sticks #107

With little more than 24 hours of the summer transfer window remaining, it was a quick in and out for GKU this morning. Rich, as you're about to hear, was hot on his heels to help dot potential i's and cross possible t's... Or do absolutely nothing at all. Much like houses, transfers can depend on one individual catalysing the chain. Yet, naturally, it did not stop us reviewing the weekend's action in goalkeeping. A stronger focus on the Premier League as opposed to the EFL this week, but still time for a Keeper Caper and Commentary Corner nonetheless.

169: Between the Sticks #106

It may not have been the busiest weekend for Premier League goalkeeping action, but there was certainly one major talking point with the transfer of Aaron Ramsdale to Arsenal finally being completed. Rich offers his verdict on the £30m move, in addition to all the customary goings on from the EFL.

168: Between the Sticks #105

Jonathan Bond has had to wait patiently for a good crack at first-team football. Spells with Watford and Reading promised plenty of potential, but as we've heard so many times on this very platform, goalkeeping isn't always as straightforward as one might wish. Now, following a flirtation with West Brom, Bondy is LA Galaxy's outright No1. We chat to the latest star of MLS about living in La La Land, lessons learned over the years and why stats aren't really his thing.

167: Jonathan Bond

Bit later than usual this week. All the key goalkeeping reaction from the opening Premier League weekend is here. As is the best of the rest from the EFL, Clean Sheet Club and a little look at Yann Sommer's heroics in Borussia Monchengladbach's draw with Bayern on Friday night.

166: Between the Sticks #104

We're not sure what series we're on, but we do know we're back. The first Between The Sticks of 2021-22 is here with all the best from the weekend's EFL goalkeeping action. Clean Sheet Club returns alongside a transfer update and a new GK PI offering from a certain Detective Lee.

165: Between the Sticks #103

Hello! Thought we'd quickly jump in for a transfer update. A substantial 31 moves have occurred since we last recorded after the Euros. As a result, here's rundown on the signings we thought stood out most. 

164: Between the Sticks #102

So that is that. The Euros done. Jordan Pickford bagged a Golden Glove and "Gigio" Donnarumma was named Player of the Tournament. On top of that we witnessed a pretty solid month of goalkeeping action, with lesser known names often usurping global powerhouses and shootout drama just reinforcing why pressure penalties can bring out the best in us. We've enjoyed producing these especially for the tournament. Hopefully you've enjoyed listening in. Back soon.

163: Between the Euros #101

England are the Final of a major international tournament. Jordan Pickford has bagged the Euros Golden Glove. Jordan Pickford has broken a record for the most minutes without conceding a goal as England goalkeeper. Kasper Schmeichel saved Harry Kane's penalty, but it still went in. Both Euro 2020 semi-finals are analysed in this, our 100th episode of Between The Sticks.

162: Between the Euros #100

Naturally, Jordan Pickford's record-breaking display against Ukraine takes centre stage in this episode. All three other Euros quarter-finals are also covered, as are the latest transfers in our latest feature. 

161: Between the Euros #99

Take a bow, Jordan Pickford. There just seems to be something about playing for his country that brings the best out in the Everton goalkeeper. We discuss his match-winning performance against Germany and Harry Maguire's comments that the Three Lions No1 is the most scrutinised position in world football. Elsewhere, all the other Last 16 action is covered. What a round of games it was with heroics from Hugo Lloris, Yann Sommer and Unai Simon bouncing back from his early setback in Spain's victory over Croatia. Please do rate and review on iTunes. Always and much appreciated.

160: Between the Euros #98

The podcast dedicated solely to those lonely men between the sticks. Goalkeepers' Union includes a weekly goalkeeper guests, plus expert goalkeeping analysis from ex-Premier League stopper Richard Lee.

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