However, we reckon we might have found a goalkeeper with genuine attacking credentials after his incredible and vital goal for Holbeach United in the second round of qualifying for the FA Cup.
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Goalkeeper Ricky Drury secured a 1-1 draw for the Tigers with a last-gasp overhead kick from the edge of the penalty area, a moment that earned the number one plenty of national exposure.
Thanks to Drury’s heroics, Holbeach have earned a replay at Worcester.
The goal has gone viral on the internet and as of 9am on Monday had been watched nearly 300,000 on YouTube.
Holbeach manager Darren Jarvis said: “Before Saturday, our players wondered if they get a result”.
And Drury – who has previously played for both Boston United and Boston Town, as well as representing Boston Cricket Club – revealed he wasn’t originally meant to go up to challenge for the free kick which led to the goal. I think they wanted me to take the free-kick to start with but they sent me further forward. It was the only thing I could do and luckily it went in the corner.
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He explained: “Lee came and shook my hand at the end of the game and congratulated me on my goal and my saves”. I still feel like I am going to wake up and it’s all been a dream. “Instinct kicked in and fortunately it went in”.
