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26th Mar 2016

Danny Ward’s Wales debut sees him join Liverpool’s unique goalkeeping hall of shame

Kevin McGillicuddy

Danny Ward may not even know it.

And it’s doubtful he even cares.

And it’s not his fault.

But the young Wales netminder made it a perfect seven last night for Liverpool and their history of signing goalkeepers, and never actually playing them.

The 22-year-old came on a second-half substitute in last night’s 1-1 draw with Northern Ireland, which meant that he became the 17th international goalkeeper to walk through the doors at Melwood.

However, not only that but he is now the seventh goalkeeper in Liverpool’s Premier League history to have played more games for his country than he has for his club.

The rogue’s gallery includes some of the very oddest, very worst, and the very strange men Liverpool have had to mind the sticks for them in the last twenty odd years.

<> on March 23, 2016 in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

Danny Ward
Liverpool: 0
Wales: 1

Peter Gulasci
Liverpool: 0
Hungary: 2

LIVERPOOL - JANUARY 10: Paul Jones of Liverpool in action during the FA Barclaycard Premiership match between Liverpool and Aston Villa held on January 10, 2004 at Anfield, in Liverpool, England. Liverpool won the match 1-0. (Photo by Gary M.Prior/Getty Images)

Paul Jones:
Liverpool 2
Wales: 50

BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Alexander Doni of Liverpool heads for the dressing room after being sent off during the Barclays Premier League match between Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool at Ewood park on April 10, 2012 in Blackburn, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Doni:
Liverpool: 4
Brazil: 10

Adam Bogdan
Liverpool: 5
Hungary: 19

Brad Friedel
Liverpool: 31
USA: 82

LIVERPOOL, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 15: Charles Itandje of Liverpool looks on during the FA Cup 3rd round replay sponsored by E.ON match between Liverpool and Luton Town at Anfield on January 15, 2008 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Gary M. Prior/Getty Images)

Charles Itandje
Liverpool: 7
Cameroon: 12

And not even a sign of porn star Pegguy Arphexad.