I’ll explain why having accurate GK analysis on TV is so important for the goalkeepers mindset. 1. Pundits have influence over perception - our views are dictated by ‘experts’ which leads us to performance expectations. Unrealistic expectations = confidence (1)

2. Pundits influence managers perceptions of ‘mistakes’. Managers have on the whole become disillusioned with what is/is not a mistake recently which potentially puts added psychological pressure on the GK to ‘avoid mistakes’ (2)

3. Unwarranted criticism can lead to self-doubt when self-doubt is not warranted. Self-doubt increases levels of anxiety and reduces confidence - Two key psychological components that needs heavy management to be a top level GK (3)