David Watson during premier season

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  1. Sup

    SuperTyke Well-Known Member

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    Why did he only play 30 games? Was he injured for part of the season?
     
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    I think he was, maybe also dropped a couple of times after heavy defeats. Someone with a better memory may be able to confirm. Lars Leese deputised very well for him, especially the memorable win at Anfield, so got a fair few games under his belt. Leese was better on crosses / aerial stuff, but "Whatto" was obviously a great shot stopper & good off his line.
     
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    Lars Leese, tall as trees, down in Wombwell woods.
     
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    I read Lars Leese’s book a couple of years ago.
    My memory isn’t so smart but I am almost certain that his debut, at Anfield, was his first EVER professional match.
    His agent was, I think, ex-pro, Tony Woodcock, who convinced John Dennis that Leese was Dortmund’s (I think) reserve keeper when he was actually fourth choice and in danger of not getting his contract renewed.
    He spoke very fondly of his time living in Royston though.
    After us, he was very close to signing for Hibs but they hit the skids, financially, backed out of the deal, and I believe that was his career over.
    Again, vague memory, but I believe he is now a stationary salesman back in Germany.
    No wonder he wrote a book!!!
     
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    We signed him from Bayer Leverkusen for whom he never played a game. I think he went on to manage a few teams in the lower leagues in Germany.
     
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    not sure if this is right - He kept quiet about an injury he was carrying because he didn't want to miss the Premiership Season and as a result of not getting treatment the injury caused problems a while later and shortened? his career.
     
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    Definitely injured not dropped
     
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    As long as he wasnt a stationary goalkeeper!
     
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    Yep, I don't think he ever played again did he?
     
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    It was a real shame for him .
     
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    The games he missed in the premier season were all before Christmas, he played the rest of the season and started the next one too
     
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    Knee ligaments I believe, played a few games the season after but that’s was his last season I think, Tony Bullock played most of that season. An injury what probably keeps players out for 6 months in this day.
     
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    1. He was injured early season
     
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    Didn't Jamie Pollock leave 1 on him v bolton
     
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    I read it about 10 years ago. "The Keeper of Dreams" if anyone wants to order it. It's a great read. I may read it again, if I can find it.
     
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    Think he suffered a concussion against Bolton at home. Remember being worried as a kid as he was my favourite player.
     
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    Not as engaging as hoped
    I bought this off the back of reading Ronald Reng's fantastic A Life Too Short, which won the William Hill Sport's book of the year in 2011.

    This book is not in the same class, probably because the story is weaker and the background/personality of Lars is not on the same level as that of Robert Enke in A Life Too Short.

    As Lars admits in the book, he relied on luck for a lot for his goalkeeping opportunities in his career and so it is not altogether a shock or really a shame when things don't work out for him after his time in the English Premiership. Sport is a cut throat business and you have to be a incredibly passionate, dedicated and competitive to succeed, which are qualities that feel like they didn't always come naturally to Lars.

    Having said that, it's an interesting read, especially the season he played in England. Some of the stories he mentions which happen behind the scenes are as unbelievable as they are tasteless and provide a good idea why Barnsley got relegated.

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    Having read this review I've just downloaded it for £2.99 on kindle!
     
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    Bit of both as I recall but mostly injury related absence.
     
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