The net effect of being No 1

The existential hero of the football field or just cranks in fancy gloves?

The net effect of being No 1
Sat, 29 Dec, 2012 - 00:00
Michael Moynihan
Michael Moynihan

Jonathan Wilson took it on himself to dissect the notion of the goalkeeper in his new book, The Outsider, so the first question is obvious.

Is the reference to Albert Camus’ great novel deliberate?

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