Under the influence of Tim Howard's recent praise by Neville Southall, I decided to go looking for some good Tim Howard video. Unfortunately there isn't much out there of him playing for Everton or Manchester United. However, I did find a video that was made to chronicle his days with the Metrostars in Major League Soccer after he signed with United.
The video is a bit of a flashback. It reminded me of all the natural athleticism Howard has that we rarely see anymore because of how educated he has become as a goalkeeper. His positioning is now better, his ability to read the game is better, his decision-making is better, his communication is better and his reactions are truer. He is obviously achieving what ever goalkeeper wants to: he is mastering goalkeeping. Tim made a ton of saves with the Metrostars just like he has for Manchester United and does for Everton, but the way he makes saves is now more refined and more efficient. Watch the video below and marvel at his athleticism and then think of how now, despite playing against better competition, you only see his athleticism when he absolutely needs it.
The video below is a spectacular show of athleticism by Tim Howard and, compared to his play today, evidence as to how much he has grown as a goalkeeper. For the sake of Everton FC and the United States I hope that growth continues. Now, watch Tim's talent in raw form:
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