The Great Dane turns 51 today…
We’re certain that one of the most frequent topics of discussion with your mates will always be the all-time Premier League best XI and while it’s possible to argue the merits of Henry, Shearer, Ronaldo etc for the striker position, there is only one name who dominates the position of goalkeeper.
The number one jersey is wrapped up by the colossal 6ft 3 unbeatable frame of Peter Schmeichel. They say that good ‘keepers can guarantee their teams about 15 points across the season while Schmeichel probably got United 30.
If the Dane was still playing then his current transfer fee would be astronomical and he will undoubtedly go down as one of Alex Ferguson’s best ever signings at Man Utd and also as one of the finest goalkeepers to ever wear a pair of gloves.
5 Premeir Leagues, 3 FA cups, 3 Danish leagues,1 Portuguese League , 1 League Cup, 1 Danish Cup, 1 Super Cup, The Champions League and Euro ’92 are just some of the honours he won as part of a team.
Add to this 4 UEFA goalkeeper of the year awards, countless spots in the team of the decade and the Premier League save of the decade. Here’s what made the Great Dane so great.
This wonder save against Rapid Vienna
The save of the decade against Liverpool’s Don Hutchinson
The strongest hand in Europe
This famous match against Newcastle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ2ph26-Kp4
Razor sharp reactions like these
This crucial stop from Ivan Zamarano and the famous star jump
Schmeichel vs Zamorano by BiafraDP
Distribution like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWjG91Ty8to
Bravery at the feet of an incoming striker
Man-handling a Galatasaray fan
This goal against Rotor Volgograd
This disallowed overhead kick against Wimbledon
This goal for Aston Villa against Everton
All of these saves and more
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