Sam Johnstone laughs. No, he says, there is no secret WhatsApp group for Premier League goalkeepers complaining about criticism of their performances by television pundits. But yes, it can get frustrating when people who have never played in goal pick apart their mistakes.
“To go and stand in the goal and see what’s in front of you, I think you feel lonely,” the Crystal Palace goalkeeper says. “There should probably be more ex-keepers commentating because they’ve been there and done it. The outfield commentators are great and know the game well but they’ve not stood in goal and had shots at them.
