Comments on: Harald ‘Toni’ Schumacher

By: admin

admin — Fri, 02 May 2008 08:03:33 +0000

Ah yes, Pfaff was another excellent keeper of the same vintage. Mexico ‘86 was definitely one of the goalkeeper’s finest hours! Before or since, probably only the 1950s can compare in terms of the number of top class keepers playing at the same time (though we’ve got a few at the moment - they’ve not performed at the same level as a group, at the same time… yet)

By: Leonardo David

Leonardo David — Thu, 01 May 2008 17:00:45 +0000

The best goalkeerper of the world in the 80’s.

México 86 it’s the example. With Jean Marie Pfaff and Rinat Dasaev, were the best. Realy.

By: José Miguel Muñoz

José Miguel Muñoz — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:23:57 +0000

Toni Schumacher es mucho más que esa fea acción. Fue uno de los más grandes de la portería junto a Arconada, Jean Mari Paff, Dino Zoff, Filloll…

By: Goalkeeping Museum | Key Update - Schumacher

Goalkeeping Museum | Key Update - Schumacher — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:36:40 +0000

[…] chief Bundesliga and 1970s and 1980s writer, James Allis has completed an update on the profile of Harald Toni Schumacher to include Mexico ‘86 and his later years as a keeper. Check it out […]

By: admin

admin — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:34:24 +0000

Great updates to this article! A shame Schumacher left the Budesliga under a cloud after some great years.

By: Heimir

Heimir — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:14:26 +0000

No, Toni is not related to M $ R. Schumacher actually means “Shoemaker”, relevent to “Smith” in English.

He was always my #2 favourite, after Pat Jennings.

By: Goalkeeping Mother

Goalkeeping Mother — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 23:12:18 +0000

This Schumacher isn’t related to Michael and Ralph, is he????

By: admin

admin — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 15:40:09 +0000

Good point Thomas, which is duly noted - expect an update soon (we are currently trawling our archives for some more positive chat!) - though it is arguably this which captures the general public’s imagination the most.

By: Thomas Fredriksen

Thomas Fredriksen — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:25:21 +0000

Scumacher is clearly among the bests ever. I think this article should focus a bit more on his greatest games -the quarter and semifinals in the 86 world cup for example. I can still remember Schumacher psyching out his opponents in the penalty shootout against Mexico in 86. A great goalkeeper who didn`t care the least about his popularity!

By: Graham Joseph

Graham Joseph — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:52:11 +0000

Fifa made a documentary of the 1982 World Cup, narrated by Sean Connery. It shows camera angles and clips not shown in the live footage. During the 1st half, Schumacher saves a cross / shot in the 6 yard box and a French player slides in late, resulting in Toni getting a kick in the head. He pushes the player away on the ground (I think it was Didier Six), then stands with the ball in one hand starring at him. Connery narrating says “Schumacher looks at him as if to say ‘I’ll see you later’ “…
It is not mentioned again in the film, but I believe (and I am not condoning the incident) that Schumacher was getting “revenge” in the 2nd half and Battiston was a case of mistaken identity…