Source: Bournemouth_Echo
Cherries: Jalal not a fan of new league ball
Cherries' star stopper Shwan Jalal believes the Football League's new matchball has removed the art of goalkeeping.[LNB] Hailed by Mitre as the world's most advanced football, the Tensile will be used in all Football League and Scottish Premier League matches this season.[LNB] Jalal and his team-mates have been getting accustomed to the new ball in training and also during Cherries' pre-season friendly campaign.[LNB] Midfielder Anton Robinson, the first Cherries player to score with the new ball, said he felt it would be a nightmare for goalkeepers following his long-range strike against Fulham.[LNB] Jalal, who works under goalkeeping coach Neil Moss, was put to the test by swerving efforts from Tommy Smith and David Nugent during Cherries' 1-0 defeat by Portsmouth and passed with flying colours on both occasions.[LNB] The 26-year-old told the Daily Echo: I'm getting used to it. I have worked hard with Mossy and we have spoken about it.[LNB] The key is that you have got to stand your ground, wait for the ball to move and then make your decision. A lot of keepers are going to be caught out if they go too early.[LNB] Unfortunately, I think it takes out the art of goalkeeping.[LNB] Nick Crook, marketing manager for Mitre, said: We are very proud of the Tensile and the innovation and technology used to create the ball underlies what Mitre has been associated with for nearly 200 years.[LNB] The Tensile is a players' ball, uses the very latest technology and we have no doubt it will add to the excitement and spectacle of the new season and, hopefully, more goals!.[LNB]
