Bruce Grobbelaar - Liverpool Football Club 1981-1994

The original eccentric genius between the sticks, Bruce Grobbelaar will be best remembered for the wobbly-legged penalty heroics which brought Liverpool the 1984 European Cup
Other than the European triumph in Rome, there is just the small matter of his other 626 run-outs for the Reds in a glittering 14-year career in which he established himself as one of the Reds' greatest ever custodians and also returned six First Division titles, three FA cups and three League cups.

[@fredrikandersson9031]

This guy stands out from other keepers: Bruce catches the ball while all others just pushes it away.

[@probrokers8159]

MetalHead yes, catching balls nowadays is rare by goal keepers

[@CupinN9]

agree with u.

[@BernardWilkinson]

Bang on.

[@608756]

The same thing I was about to say. We don’t see keepers do this nowadays.

[@SandyYoung1]

Unless the moneys right 😂

[@AFMakers]

Modern day keepers need to watch this to learn to catch the damn ball

[@maxlambie7788]

says a guy who has obviously never kept

[@Yiannisvideos]

@@maxlambie7788 chill

[@spangyull9110]

its not very safe trying to catch a modern ball hit with power and with the movement on the ball. thats why you see a lot of keepers today batting the ball away.

[@jackkenefick2696]

the skills of goalkeeping have been lost in the modern game

[@EstebanMataVargas]

Nowadays they cannot catch the ball because it is different and way faster than in those times.

[@seandoyle3251]

He had crazy reflexes and he caught the ball

[@abradolfhonkler9287]

The balls these days are so drastically different from what they were back then, there's no logical comparison to be made, apart from both variations being round. All the 'keepers back then would catch the ball a lot more, as the flight of the 10-pound chunks of leather they were kicking about back then was a lot easier to anticipate than today's miniature beach balls.

[@SandyYoung1]

Matt Colley he made some stunning money aswell 🤑🤑🤑

[@karlrensburg3472]

Being born in Zimbabwe not many celebs make it big in the world. Proud to have had Bruce play on the international stage so brilliantly.

[@oriettoberti2501]

Rhodesians never die.

[@themelted4614]

He let goals in for cash...

[@karlrensburg3472]

@themelted4614 He saved many goals, too. I am not on this planet to judge any man.

[@themelted4614]

@@karlrensburg3472 you already judged him already in your first comment .. he let in goals for cash and tainted your country. Pure greed

[@karlrensburg3472]

@@themelted4614 My country is way more tainted than Bruce Grobbelaar.

[@adamperkin255]

Most Underrated goalkeeper ever (my opinion)and he should get a icon card in fifa

[@Incredible14U]

I knew of Bruce when I lived in Bulawayo. Played football against him when he played for Old Miltonians, they had a super side. I played for Bulawayo Callies. I never imagined he would play for Liverpool - I supported from age 7 and throughout my life - I was born in Huyton Liverpool and I don't think lfc fans quite understand the trials that Bruce went through before he joined Liverpool. It is a great tribute to a man - Bruce Grobbelaar. Pamwe Chete my friend.

[@kelvinchirwa4188]

Loved him when he also played for my home country, Zimbabwe..Also made me love Liverpool since l was 10

[@jayleetzvevo460]

He's the one the only reason why Liverpool have Fans in Zimbabwe not Manne or Salla. It's Bruce ❤😂I think Bruce is the only GK with the art to End Messis career he is a Cat , he can catch Bat I'm sure that's how he trained kuZimbabwe bcoz that reflex is rare , u cannot get it anywhere not in the near future , unless he come and share with us his secret god bcoz that's pure magical. I've praised all modern greats like Casillas , Reina of Columbia, Navas etc but none of them can be this critical One touch Policy is rare today u find mediocre strikers making waves bcoz of Lazy GKs. Bruce was just an angel send to play in goal now I understand why they call them Dream Team , my brother told me those guys where heavenly , they could beat Brazil and I laughed now I take it all back. The man was just Legendery Bruce

[@joacimnieminen]

Is he the most underrated goalie ever? He did Liverpool excellent service!

[@newman447]

no, for those who play/played in goal he is up there, absolutely no question. Just forgotten maybe as with many fantastic players from those times...

[@andshits]

Bobby Robson wanted him to played for England but fifa rule it out because he played few games for Zimbabwe.

[@obeyngorima4588]

True is a living legend one of us

[@watkinsrory]

@@andshits He chose to play for Zimbabwe but if they did not want him he would have challenged FIFA with their ruling as other sporting bodies permitted nationals with dual citizenship to play for two countries as long as they had not played for 7 years. Hick was an example who was Zimbabwean but played for England. This is a quote from what he said "“We are pursuing it. I have asked a friend in Zimbabwe to look into the facts and ask the authorities there to make their minds up if they want me or don’t want me. “And if they don’t I want them to write to inform FIFA of their decision. Then we will see what happens.

[@caputomaru]

Maybe he was overshadowed by Shilton at that time, I thought he was a better keeper especially when it came to extreme saves. I was used to call him ' the cat ' cos of his agility, he stretched like a cat in the air .

[@rbtgvr]

What a keeper, gentleman and all round good guy..

[@SandyYoung1]

Are you fucking serious?

[@ronaldcustard4636]

Wasn’t he done for match fixing

[@chrisjames6327]

Yeah. In the 90s he was purposely letting in goals, so Liverpool would lose games

[@thenomad525]

@@ronaldcustard4636 Yes. He was found not guilty on three counts of match fixing along with John Fashanu and Hans Segers. In my opinion the accusations against all three players were total bollocks.

[@soundbeings1]

@@thenomad525 Went to two Crown Court trials and 2 juries were undecided so the judge ruled not guilty - the 2nd the day before a massive new sponsorship deal of the premier league was announced. He then sued a newspaper and 'won' and was essentially told by the judge he was a liar and awarded him costs of 1p - bankrupting him. You need to read the court scripts - I have. The libel judge got it right. And if you have ever seen the vid of Segers going down in instalments against Everton you should think again my friend. BG stated he took the money in the infamous video - where he says the save against Utd - at Anfield "cost him 125 grand" because he was basically working under cover to trap fixers intending to later go to the police/authorities. Guess what? Never did. If you can believe all that I have a bridge you may be interested in !! Not fit to lace Clem's boots. RIP.

[@JWD77]

Miss these days of football growing up.

[@AdamTheAd-vanc3d]

JWD77 Same here.

[@mirzaataei4405]

The catches he did on some shots are ridiculously good!

[@bertakaltenbach937]

The best of all time!!! He is simply the best!!!

[@shaunmichaelmctigue4363]

was bent I wouldn't trust him I wouldn't trust him

[@fierceon9647]

My uncle

[@ritchielarge5265]

Not a chance even without throwing games couldn't lace Clems boots

[@shelleymoore5740]

Brilliant goal keeper Bruce, one of footie's greatest characters, don't seem to have many these days!

[@paulamos6554]

Charismatic, agile , my favourite GK of all time , a big personality, God Bless Bruce , where ever you maybe now ....

[@Kurgan618]

What made him the greatest of all time was that he would agree the defecit in advance and select which shots to let in during the game. That is truly remarkable and beyond even Southall.

[@handymanny6615]

Bruce got bloody springs in his legs! Love him when I was a kid and watching this just reminds me how great he was. Not the tallest of them all but he was one hell of a keeper. Many keepers would struggle to save those dipping shots while back pedaling but not Bruce. Plays with a smile, eccentic and catches most balls too.

[@Neil_MALTHUS]

After the Roma victory, my old ma - bless her, she struggled with foreign names - had the best nickname for him: Bruce Rubber Knickers. :D

[@SandyYoung1]

No one cares

[@cathalmcwilliams3033]

@@SandyYoung1 don't be a wanker!!

[@Dbusdriver71]

Dammit Bruce you were good! the finest Goal keeper as far as i'm concerned and i know what a huge statement that is. You are a natural, you have a gift that makes you head and shoulders above the rest. I watched you live and it was a pleasure to watch a man of talent like yourself at the goal. You were SOMETHING!

[@josephalewisphiri3550]

he was good at what he was doing,this man made a lot of man sweat to score i watched him back home when i was young he inspired so many black goal keepers in zimbabwe ,even now we rate you acording to him ,no one has surpased his goal keeping carrer in zimbabwe ,legendary

[@raypatrick9932]

The reason i became a Liverpool fan 37 years ago. Bruce inspired me to be a GK. Sadly Underrated

[@raypatrick6788]

Bruce made me fall in love with Liverpool

[@CupinN9]

me too. he was fantastic and the best GK for liverpool i have seen

[@joelmontgomery1129]

Gayster

[@jeffreynorbury564]

Good on his day

[@Yiannisvideos]

Same with my dad. When he was young he watched Liverpool playing and grobbelaar make him love Liverpool. Then my dad made me a Liverpool fan

[@SandyYoung1]

Says all you need to know about Liverpool-cheaters

[@dallyboy]

Watched him week in week out, never seen a keeper like him, never will, if u know u know, unbelievable agility an distribution, greatest keeper I've ever seen, if there's any better I ain't seen them yet an don't think I ever will, anyone disagrees then u never seen him or your kidding yerself, credit where it's due Brucie is untouchable, Clemence was textbook, Bruce took it to another level.

[@richardkeen6965]

back when goal keepers knew how to catch and hold onto the ball ..none of this knock it back in play for a striker to score the rebound.....coming from an ex goal keeper my self i used to model my self on him .. YNWA

[@glenaitken3471]

The reason I became a Liverpool fan in 83. We've had wonderful keepers, Clem, Pepe and now Allison but, for me, Brucie was the best. Crazy though. :)

[@handymanny6615]

I know I may sound crazy, but IMHO if he is still playing he could easily win the keeper of the year award. Allison may have to take the back seat :)

[@jeremyslaney5644]

My all time top 5 Liverpool goalkeepers would be. RAY CLEMENCE BRUCE GROBELAAR TOMMY LAWRENCE PEPE REINA ALLISSON BECKER

[@SandyYoung1]

Cheat and a fraud.

[@andreasoloansihotang122]

Remember sander westerveld

[@nektariosvasilopoulos3841]

Great keeper. And I'm a Man Utd fan. Credit where credit is due.

[@kopking5]

Mad but great keeper, oh to have Bruice in nets right now.

[@AFMakers]

Aye would be great but Allison is doing bits

[@ItsOnlyRyan]

He was ridiculously good… funnily enough, as a kid seeing his wobbly legs was a reason I fell for the club… plus, my granddad was Glaswegian, he loved Dalgliesh, Shankly, Hansen, Souness… massive Liverpool fan my granddad was… so is my father, sister and me. We all love this club… Rushy, Beardsley, Barnes, were all heroes of mine as a kid

[@shafeeemamdee6638]

Thank you for posting! My Biggest teenage hero in front of goal. Back in the 80's when Goalkeeper's tried to catch the ball instead of punching it out all the time. I'm not moaning it's the game that's changed. For me a save would always look top drawer when caught in mid flight. Great Video!!

[@paulamos6554]

Bruce my man Love your play , one of the best , certainly the most charismatic.

[@LeonardoSantoro64]

Great explosive strength in legs and excellent ball-handling. Not only a clown.

[@Heyyomixie]

Man is that Grobbelar or an acrobatic master... he is literally the best in goalkeeper in handling the #YNWA

[@JasonSturgess]

Got to watch this guy in action once in his later years and hes one of the best at keeping the ball stuck to his hands ! I'll never forget this low driven shot where he just dived and stuck his hand out long reach and the ball just stuck to his hand , never seen anything like it , tried it myself over the years and its a bloody hard save to master.

[@mattwordsworth9825]

Unfortunately I never had the privilege to watch this legend play since I was born in 99

[@rogue7272]

Best goalie I have ever seen!👊🏾

[@assface954]

Rogue 7 for liverpool maybe but not even close to the best

[@julianphilp]

Adriel Otto he’s one of the best

[@joeexotic5831]

Look at how he played, no other goalie could play like that in his era, plus he was so small as well. Maybe not in top 3 all time greats, but he can't be far off. His style of distribution and playing out is what everyone loves, I remember all the fuss at the time as goalies just saved the ball and booted it up field, Bruce changed that. At true leg end

[@zaahirallie6712]

ALISSON

[@zizorazdan1404]

BG is a living legend...my icon gk during my schooldays...💚...'Spiderman'...

[@lawrencevensondube8098]

He is one of the best goalkeepers for me just like his Country man Peter Ndlovu but the media is so biased only favoring West African players.. These two players deserve to be recognized as Africa’s best ...

[@paulmuwadeeb2161]

As a kid, growing up with Bruce as our keeper, I loved him. I was aware that he wasn't your orthodox keeper, I knew he did things a bit different. My dad hated him at first, especially after Clemence. But he was one of the very best number 1 to ever wear the shirt. Love you Brucie lad, you done us proud. "Brucie, Brucie Grobbelaar, Brucie Grobbelaar in our goal"

[@jayleetzvevo460]

Normal in that time for him have hatters of his own skin bcoz he was a collection of traditions. He entertained us , he played like he was possessed. Actually he had an African inbuit art in him hence most white people of that time supporting gvt would dislike him. He has always been with Zimbabwe at heart ♥ we look forward to see him get a national team role in few years as we prepare for the next WC

[@alfieplayzxbox8769]

He is the best of all time wow he always catches it and lived the fans he was the best goalkeeper ever

[@Gardiendebut]

Mai sentito nominarlo ma si vede che un portiere fuori classe nei suoi tempi ❤🙏🏿

[@anthonymooney8636]

For me one of the greatest of all time he took so much pressure off the defence coming for so many crosses

[@thembiekunene3569]

I still watch his vedios, he is the best.

[@giovannipietroalberti7645]

Bruce fantastique rome 1984 final champions penalty

[@raiqrafiq4864]

What handling this player has is unmatched if compared to today's keepers 😮

[@Unsung_Earth]

Also a brilliant character and still underrated

[@leenettywilson528]

Fantastic keeper gr8 sense of humour and he made alot of fans so happy not just with his saves but with mixing with them you don't see that knowadays on the pitch, brucey la la ,⚽⚽⚽🙏👍

[@mrrogue9466]

I met him.....he's so nice

[@shelleymoore5740]

Brilliant keeper Bruce, and one of footie's greatest characters, not many of them these days x

[@markeedeep]

Contributed greatly to my choice of support for Liverpool as a kid.

[@karthikks82]

Great keeper

[@neilpringle2037]

I wonder if that picture he took for all the kids holding the league trophy still exists. Lovely moment.

[@SandyYoung1]

I bet he sold it for £50,much like his reputation

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

This was when liverpool were the greatest, Bruce was exceptional ,as a complete team they were unstoppable. Record speaks for itself.

[@giftkanyasa1610]

Zimbabwean best goal keeper

[@itspaintosee]

Wow. Makes you realise how cheaply keepers give away corners these days instead of practicing to become more confident catching the ball

[@SandyYoung1]

Are we talking about the same cheater here?

[@spangyull9110]

The keepers you see batting the ball away today are some of the best keepers of all time. Because they know if they attempt to catch a modern ball hit by a striker theres a good chance these modern balls will move just before he attempts to catch it and the keeper will fumble it in the 6 yard box. Very dangerous.

[@itspaintosee]

@@spangyull9110 great point about the modern footballs affecting this. However there are instances where they do punch a ball when the catch was an easier option. A mistimed punch/flick can also prove equally as costly. Alisson is a great example of a keeper in the modern game who will catch it when it's safe to do so.

[@psyclops973]

Modern footballs change trajectories more often, spin a lot more and reach higher speeds than older models. Ball movement is a lot harder to predict nowadays so most keepers prefer to go for the safer option and just palm it away

[@mickles1975]

Absolutely amazing keeper. As agile as any cat.

[@corporateslave7292]

What a character..

[@samchik8246]

Who came here after ''TIFO FOOTBALL'S" podcast??

[@atiyasaha1768]

ME

[@advenco344]

You know it

[@zwagig1761]

I did.

[@thomasfoster1899]

Good at times ..a joker at times..mr shankly would av got rid .

[@BurnsTennis]

Bruce was extremely agile. Clearly would have been good at athletics or gymnastics if his path had taken in a different direction. But definitely he was crazy. I will never forget 1994 when he was trying to dribble past two or three Bristol City players by the touchline in the corner. I think Ronnie Whelan said Bruce would have loved to play in today's game where goalkeepers are expected to be footballers as well.

[@mrnewbery1339]

Great handling . Pity he did not play for England. No comparison between him and Gary Baillie. Bruce was simply one the best. World class

[@iain075]

Fucking Bruce Grobbelaar, total legend. Fought as a soldier during harrowing times for his changing country, before coming to the U.K. He gave everything. Never misses a Hillsborough memorial. We talk about men having balls, this fella is something else.

[@fozziebear26]

Jeez....he really was FANTASTIC

[@ZaiABakar]

14 yrs of great service at LFC thank you Bruce.

[@SandyYoung1]

I notice you didn’t say ‘loyal’ service 😂

[@MrSitumorang]

O.56 the greatest save ever...!

[@lifeisblessed4802]

Grobbelaar and Southall were the 2 best of there era

[@abrantes6145]

Sou brasileiro e não sabia que o Liverpool teve um goleiro tão ágil e fantástico, simplesmente miraculoso em suas defesas geniais, não soltava a bola... e o pais Zimbábue deve ser algo bem difícil se destacar. Parabéns a bela homenagem e um forte abraço aos torcedores do grande Liverpool.

[@staffordshirebullterrierli7411]

Absolute Legend!!!! YNWA 97!

[@eddunne4190]

My childhood hero.kills me that he has a dark shadow hanging over his legacy

[@deanmatthewclegg28]

It was like Grobbelaar and Sharp were having a personal battle over the years!

[@SandyYoung1]

All sharp had to do was write him a cheque!!

[@lexsoft3969]

Legend said that Graeme Sharp was still trying to beat Grobbelaar with any means.

[@martinparker9249]

LOL I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING .....BRUCE ...SHARP'S NEMESIS !!

[@bernardjay379]

Super keeper with lightning reflexes.

[@mattinterweb]

When keepers caught the ball.

[@SandyYoung1]

Or moved out of the way😂

[@CoolDude-jp1kj]

@@SandyYoung1 Shut up

[@chrisdawson6156]

The save Grobbelaar made at 2:26 was amazing

[@haggai3.477]

BRUCE GROBBELAAR: GOALKEEPING MASTERCLASS.

[@alvinsiwft1234]

They were beautiful days

[@Smile-rd5fn]

the best UK premier league goal keeper

[@petermitchelmore2592]

After having won one of Liverpool’s many FA Cups, I remember seeing him walking on his arms!

[@arthurchakanyuka496]

players come and go, but legends live forever

[@lillare9464]

This guys deserve an icon 86.88.90 And 92 momment

[@gunbotdesale1279]

My favorite

[@chapperz1000]

legend made great saves over the years

[@Andrea1976Imp]

I've always loved this fuckin' crazy goalkeeper. 👍👍👍

[@tahsanalashfi4556]

Grobbelaar is the best goalkeeper in africa

[@alfiewu293]

He catches the ball as much as he can do but nowadays due to lighter balls etc, keepers always will have problems doing so? But Brucie is still one of the "crazy" ones!

[@SandyYoung1]

Is that the excuse he gave when he let one or two in 😂

[@cotswoldcuckoo775]

Good the hear the wonderful Brian Moore, too.

[@ThomasDoubting5]

Absolute legendary

[@Fiachraraven]

Liverpool Football Club 🧡

[@sabeerrostone2845]

This is a legend Liverpool👍

[@kevinmakumbe]

Proudly Zimbabwean

[@Geomtics]

love from zimbabwe tho

[@rickster5120]

Loved the Bushman...but never forget the mistakes in early times...was very sad to see and read the match fixing stuff...put permanent question mark on his career...but on sheer ability ..never seen anyone as agile and his throw outs were fantastic to get the full backs motoring....had impossible job filling Clems shirt...but had a very successful career under too many managers not to be a world class keeper

[@oscoe]

incredible athleticism when at his best. A step on from Clemence in that sense.

[@billybateman5940]

My alltime lfc hero

[@mukundutm]

Indeed Bruce Grobbelaar,the Zim Jungleman was a brilliant shotstopper who enjoyed a glorious 13 year career @ Anfield winning everything Football had to offer.His only weakness was cutting out crosses as evidenced by the 1988 FA Cup final Lawrie Sanchez headed goal & the Kalusha Bwalya headed goal against Zambia in 1993 @NSS which ensured Zambia equalised against Zim & qualified for the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations @ the expense of Zim Warriors.All hail,hail ,hail the Zim Jungleman& the Clown Prince of English Football !.

[@tsoen-shinlam7621]

5:33 BEST SAVE

[@davidambrose8935]

Truly a Liverpool legend ,some of those saves were incredible ,but a man who was a genuine gentleman too ,met him a,few times at Liverpool functions ,funny ,astute ,kind and loyal ,he came back from Canada I think after retirement ,cos his heart belongs to us 👍 well Bruce ,we all love you ,thanks for the glorious memories on the road ,God bless ya x

[@user-ri5xq7hr4u]

2:51 for me.. but absolutely magic at catching the ball

[@SandyYoung1]

He meant to let that one in😂

[@user-ej2xz3lx2e]

@@SandyYoung1 haha funny guy

[@joseferreiraferreira9562]

Fantástico,maravilhoso

[@llyredwards6392]

Miles better than de gea

[@guillermojoaquinbello448]

But much worse than Ray Clemence.

[@ebrahimhoosain6216]

True,but not better than Southall

[@bogeythedog163]

The who?

[@SuperRogers007]

@@ebrahimhoosain6216 Grobbelaar once said Southall was the best in the world

[@andshits]

@@ebrahimhoosain6216 well better all round bruce.

[@D0GGy333]

Best African goalkeeper of history

[@ayazdani88]

What a goalkeeper. He and Arconada from Spain are two who got far less credit that they truly deserved. Just compare them with the modern day keepers who not only do not catch the ball but use their legs and feet to push the ball away. The two mentioned were my teenage heroes.

[@cameronirvine3178]

#1 nutter and a great (under appreciated) keeper. Didn't play passive. Came for the ball - CAUGHT the ball. I saw him often when he played in Vancouver with the Whitecaps of the old NASL (with seasoned 'Brits' ; Ball / Whymark / Craven / Hector / Harvey / Parkes (ya know). Don't think he got the deserved acclaim, likely because he was always seen by the opinion makers as the disruptive guest at high tea.

[@carlosgarro702]

Bruce Grobbelaar el mejor portero de la historia del Liverpool 💪

[@BIGPEOPLE693]

Bruce Bruce Bruce my son!!

[@23Fibonacci]

What a legend.