Tag: Penders

Penders error, Palmer sent off – player ratings for Chelsea v Spurs
24 October 2026 Off

Penders error, Palmer sent off – player ratings for Chelsea v Spurs

By Total Football News

Mike Penders: Assured was the word for the 21-year-old goalkeeper on his first start in place of the injured Emiliano Martinez. That was until a cross came in and he calamitously punched a corner into his own net, before letting in Tel’s strike at his near post. 4

Josh Acheampong: Having started seven of Chelsea‘s 10 games in all competitions this season, Acheampong is emerging as a

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Could ball-playing Mike Penders become Chelsea’s no1 goalkeeper
18 July 2026 Off

Could ball-playing Mike Penders become Chelsea’s no1 goalkeeper

By Total Football News

It’s remarkable that Penders has become a specialist with his feet given it used to be his weakness.

When Genk first scouted Penders from Sint-Jan Berchmans College, alongside his games for grassroots club Bregel Sport, his ability on the ball was his Achilles’ heel.

“One of the teachers recommended him to me,” Roex, who recently left Genk, added. “When I saw him, he had a great profile, he played well

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