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“A LOT OF GOALKEEPERS ARE ONLY DIFFERENT IN TERMS OF BEING A PROFESSIONAL IN THAT THEY KNOW THEY NEED TO WORK HARDER” game but in a shoot-out the importance is highlighted. “Danny was in goal for the first game against Tranmere and then Laurie came in, so from the point of view of a ‘keeper, it’s about working closely with them to make sure they’ve got all the information, as well as being able to read the scenario as it unfolds.” After a playing career that included time at Yeovil, Southend and Crewe, Collis hung up his gloves in 2018, ending his playing days at Rochdale, whilst also starting his coaching career. The role of a goalkeeping coach is a niche at any club, in the same way that life between the sticks is different from any other position on the pitch. There are certain characteristics needed to make a successful goalkeeper but Collis maintains it is preparation that often sets them apart. “You hear it all the time that ‘keepers are a different breed but there’s nothing really different about us on the face of it,” he adds “I think you’ll probably find a lot of goalkeepers are only different in terms of being a professional in that they know they need to work harder when you look at how important the role is to a team and the way things can change so quickly in terms of competition for the spot. “I know from my playing time when I was growing up I wanted to be different but had the desire to learn and fully appreciate the role of a goalkeeper. There’s only one position on the pitch for us where you can use your hands and I wanted to be different in that sense. I think most people now appreciate the role a goalkeeper. “The job of a ‘keeper has definitely changed in terms of developing an all-round game. Like every footballer, goalkeepers in the modern game are more athletic, they’ve got to be able to use their feet and have a good understanding of the whole game.” After a delayed start to his Latics career, Jayson Leutwiler is the current occupant of the no. 1 jersey, making his debut in the win at Sutton before establishing himself in the role. With Rogers currently working his way back from injury, Walker having returned to MK Dons and youth team ‘keeper Kacper Danielewicz now part of the squad, Collis believes that the recent consistency in availability and selection is starting to translate into results. The win at Rochdale last weekend saw Latics keep a second consecutive clean sheet in Sky Bet League Two, bearing testament to the continued hard work on the training ground. “The goalkeepers we’ve got work really well together and after overcoming a few tricky months we’re progressing well,” adds Collis. “Danny was unfortunate with his injury because he was in good form at the time but Jayson has come in and is now starting to show his qualities. “Jayson is the experienced goalkeeper and has played at a high level in the Championship, on the international stage with Canada and having him around will be huge for us as the season goes on. “When we’re training he can give his opinions on things and that helps Kacper in his development. We’ve now started to get Danny back into some training and I’m looking forward to how they all work together properly. “We’ve clearly conceded more goals than we’d have liked but the recent clean sheets are a step in the right direction and I’m confident we’ll continue to see the goalkeeping department develop during the season.” oldhamathletic.co.uk | @OfficialOAFC 17
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Page 5 and 6: The Head Coach KEITH CURLE The win
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Page 14 and 15: STEVE COLLIS ON PREPARING FOR PENAL
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Page 20 and 21: Visiting Boundary Park... HARROGATE
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Page 28 and 29: RETRO LATICS JAMES GLONECK STOPS OF
Page 30 and 31: RETRO LATICS WITH PETER BERRY TODAY
Page 33 and 34: SNAPSHOT DERBY DAY DELIGHT! Victory
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Page 37 and 38: Half -Time Fun Now you’ve watched
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