Ramsdale: As a child, he was rejected by multiple teams due to his short stature and had his own habit of wearing it before the game

In an interview with GK1 magazine, Arsenal goalkeeper Ramsdale talked about his childhood experience, saying that he had been rejected by multiple teams for his short stature, and he also talked about the team's manager Arteta.

There is a car park a short drive from Rotherham where Ramsdale will leave an indelible memory. Recalling his childhood training life, he said: "My father and I would stay overnight at Travelodge Hotels and one night we couldn't find a hotel with an available room, so we spent the night in his van. ”

Ramsdale then spoke of his mother, who said: "My mother would leave work early to send me to Bolton for training before rush hour, and then she would work overtime to make sure she wasn't in trouble with her boss. ”

But at the age of 15, Bolton turned down Ramsdale on the grounds of short stature, with the Gunman goalkeeper recalling: "They thought I was too young and it was simply devastating. It was easy to give up, but on the contrary, my father and I traveled everywhere and traveled around the country just to try it out. ”

'Leicester City also thought I was too short, so did Rotherham, a lot of teams wouldn't even let me try it, my father was happy to be my driver, as long as my studies were not affected."

Finally, they went to that parking lot, where Sheffield United offered him a scholarship, and Ramsdale said: "This is a huge turning point. "Today at Arsenal, Ramsdale has grown into one of England's most promising talents.

Speaking about joining Arsenal, Ramsdale said: "I have suffered some doubts because £30 million is too expensive for a No. 2 goalkeeper and luckily I didn't see that. It's priceless to have mentoring from Arteta, he insists on me, unlike a lot of coaches, Arteta is a top player, which helps us to communicate better and he understands the needs of the players. ”

Ramsdale then spoke about Arsenal legendary goalkeeper Seaman, saying: "Seaman has always been my role model, he introduced me to the reaction of the Gunners fans after he joined Arsenal from QPR, and my situation is very similar, so his advice makes me feel at ease. ”

For His part, Rumsdale, who has made his debut for England and whose next goal is to become the Top Goalkeeper for the Three Lions, said of england's experience: "Training with players like Kane, Walker and Stones, you're only going to be better players and it's unbelievable when they come over and have dinner with you. ”

He also introduced the small superstition before the game, saying: "I will put on the socks of my right foot first, then put on the right leg pad, and wear the right glove, and I will take off the right glove first." I take off my gloves when I shake hands after the game, which has to do with my father's experience, he met Bobby Charlton, my father asked Charlton if he could shake hands, Charlton agreed and took off the gloves, my father has felt respected for many years, and now I feel that way too. ”

(Luke)