78: Peter Shilton at Italia 90
Goalkeepers' Union - A podcast by Goalkeepers' Union - Tuesdays
A discussion never properly presented from a goalkeeping perspective is that of Peter Shilton's performances at Italia 90. Blamed largely for conceding a deflected Andreas Brehme free-kick and all four penalties in the semi-final shootout with West Germany, Shilts called time on his 20-year England career once the tournament had ended. We look at whether he was to blame, whether criticism was justified and why Sir Bobby Robson kept faith in his 40-year-old captain and custodian.
