Blackpool FC: Ex-Manchester City Youngster On The Impact Of Pep Guardiola’s 2 Words Message

Blackpool FC: Ex-Manchester City Youngster On The Impact Of Pep Guardiola’s 2 Words Message

 

Blackpool FC: Ex-Manchester City Youngster On The Impact Of Pep Guardiola’s 2 Words Message

Blackpool FC: Ex-Manchester City youngster on the impact of Pep Guardiola’s teachings, Ederson’s ability on the ball, and his lifelong love of goalkeeping

Blackpool’s Dan Grimshaw is truly a modern day goalkeeper.

The 25-year-old, who has kept six clean sheets in League One so far this season, is just as comfortable with his feet as he is with his hands.

Grimshaw admits being a goalkeeper was always his ambition growing up, but believes his education as a youngster had a big effect on his style of play.

“Coming through at Manchester City helped a lot,” he explained.

 

“It was demanded that we played out from the back, so it’s something I’ve always been used to.

 

“There are times now when it’s not always about passing it short- you’ve got to do what the game decides.

 

“I’ve always played in goal. I had two older brothers so maybe they just put me in net.

 

“I started at City at the age of five, and I just developed from there.

“They used to say ‘no one knows they want to be a keeper at five,’ but I was relentless about it and it’s where I stayed. I don’t know why, I just loved it from being young.

 

“Ederson was at City during my time. I worked with him for a few years. He was exactly what you see on the pitch, that’s why he’s one of the best in the world.

 

“He could play midfield at a certain level- I’d give it a go too, but I think I would just struggle with the running side of it for 90 minutes.