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In this World Cup special episode of Quickly Kevin, Will He Score?, hosts Chris Scull, Josh Widdicombe, and Michael Marden select their favorite 1990s World Cup goalkeepers. The trio share fascinating stories about eccentric keepers from the era, from hair transplants to self-designed kits, while celebrating the characters that made 90s football memorable. Each host pitches their choice to listeners who will vote on social media to build the perfect 90s World Cup team across multiple episodes.
USA '94's Deep Nets and Bulgarian Hair Transformation
The hosts reminisce about the distinctive deep nets used at the 1994 World Cup in America, which were unlike anything seen before or since. The conversation leads to Chris's choice of Bulgaria's Borislav Mikhailov, whose remarkable transformation from completely bald in the qualifiers to sporting a full head of hair at the World Cup becomes a source of comedy and wonder. The discussion explores how American football goals featured poles coming out of the corners and nets so deep they could engulf the ball like crash mats.
- USA '94 featured uniquely deep nets with poles in the corners, unlike any other World Cup
- Borislav Mikhailov went from completely bald in qualifiers to having thick, luscious hair at the World Cup using a wig
- Bulgaria reached the semi-finals as the surprise package of USA '94
- Mikhailov was playing for Reading around the time of the World Cup
" It's like the Americans had never seen a goal "
" Letchkov and him have gone it's not that bad, we'll both be bald at the World Cup and Mihailov's turned up in a syrup "
Neri Pompidou's Wedding Ring Horror Story
Josh introduces his choice of Sergio Goicoechea, the reserve Argentine goalkeeper who became a hero at Italia '90, but first shares a horrifying injury story about the man he replaced. Neri Pompidou almost lost his finger when his wedding ring caught on a hook on the crossbar during training, leading to his replacement in the tournament. Goicoechea went from not playing a match in eight months to becoming the best goalkeeper of the World Cup, saving penalties in multiple knockout rounds.
- Neri Pompidou almost lost his finger when his wedding ring caught on a crossbar hook during training
- Pompidou was at fault for Cameroon's goal and broke his leg 11 minutes into the second game
- Sergio Goicoechea hadn't played a match in eight months before coming on as reserve keeper
- Goicoechea saved penalties in both the quarter-final and semi-final, nearly saving one in the final
" Neri Pompidou almost lost his finger when he went to catch the ball and caught his wedding ring on one of the hooks on the crossbar "
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