Manu Leroy will be joining the list of retiring goalkeepers at the end of the Belgian season, with the final games for the Euro Hockey League playoff places being his last ever with his club KHC Dragons. Leroy who had a break out season with Waterloo Ducks, impressing in the European tournament format, before making the squad list for the Belgian team for the London Olympic buildup and similar success with his new side Dragons in Europe. Given his ability in goal, as one of the few elite goalkeepers in Europe, and his crowd pleasing persona and charisma, he will surely be missed by goalkeeping critics/analysts and fans alike.
I for one am a big fan of his overall developed technical game and think he is one of the best around, proving himself at club level before drawing praise, the alternate way round rather than expected instant success from junior international involvement. And having been lucky enough to watch him play in person, when East Grinstead held the Euro Hockey League second qualifying round in 2012, it was a little shock news when I found out.
You can find out more about the news via EHL breaking the story here:
I for one am a big fan of his overall developed technical game and think he is one of the best around, proving himself at club level before drawing praise, the alternate way round rather than expected instant success from junior international involvement. And having been lucky enough to watch him play in person, when East Grinstead held the Euro Hockey League second qualifying round in 2012, it was a little shock news when I found out.
You can find out more about the news via EHL breaking the story here:
Leroy always had an 'air' about him and here he is roaming his area waiting to counter a through ball!
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