Tim Cahill needs to step up the gym work!

Tim Cahill has assaulted corner flags for a long time now, scoring goals for Millwall, Everton and the New York Red Bulls, but his celebration may need some work.

This goalkeeper takes on another opponent who can't fight back, although the post is likely to leave a few more bruises than the corner flag does!

Pelotas' Ponderings: MLS sked favorable for more super signings?

Can the league's spring-to-fall campaign attract more players in a WC year? 

There's no doubt the reasonings behind Julio Cesar's reported interest of a loan to the ever-increasingly glamorous Toronto FC (never thought anyone would write that!) is playing time--especially in a World Cup year. In his native Brazil.

The veteran keeper has fallen out of favor on ol' 'arry Redknapp's Queens Park Rangers side but, at the same time, his hefty wages have been weighing on the club's books. Surprisingly, no other team has come in to swoop the 34-year-old Brazilian.

There's been talk of teams in South America looking to engage his services, specifically participating camps in South America' prestigious Copa Libertadores tournament. Recent reports had him in advanced negotiations with Gremio but that was shot down pretty fast by club officials. Money, again, was an issue.

If the Toronto interest is true, Major League Soccer may have just realized that it could be chipping at a gold mine in its strategy to bring over blockbuster signings in their prime. Their spring-to-fall schedule may benefit the league short- and long-term. It's been analyzed and written that MLS will eventually be able to compete with the world's leagues for some of the game's best players. But did anyone think that the league could attract some now? Can MLS scramble and grab a few top names before the competition? Would it be possible for Euro 2016 and Russia 2018?

The U.S. national team's domestic players will have a nice advantage of being in-season form ahead of the World Cup this year while most of the globe's seasons conclude about two months before the tournament. With Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey and Michael Bradley all in MLS until Jurgen Klinsmann comes calling them to camp, will these players provide momentum for their difficult group matches?

Julio Cesar may have just found the spark he needs to add to his 77 caps with the national team, which  is under immense pressure to lift its sixth trophy on its home soil. Continuous play and aerial challenges against physical MLS sides could just be what 'Big Phil' Scolari is counting on to complete his puzzle come June.

-TioPelotas

@TioPelotas74

What are goalkeepers thinking?

It must be a pretty lonely job, especially on a good team.

But you have to concentrate, and the best goalkeepers are ready to make that big save when they are called upon.

Then there are the other times. Are 'keepers thinking about food? women? why they weren't good enough to play on the field?

Maybe they should think about how to deal with what's going on, and how to save the ball...and not look like an idiot.

This one is tough, but what is he doing? It looks like it hits him in the face on the way down!

Champions League needs these...

The Champions League returns today after a small break, and who can deny that we need it. It's not just to showcase the best of the talent in Europe, it's also useful to remind us that the players are only human, and make the same mistakes we do.

We just don't get paid the same money, or face the same ridicule!

Why bother with a 'keeper, just water the goalmouth!

Looks like it was going to hit the post anyway!

Probably just the video quality, but the rest of the pitch looks pretty dry - maybe the 'keeper couldn't make it to the bathroom in time - don't fancy heading that ball afterwards!

In case your 'keeper didn't make you nervous already

The backpass rule has made a few 'keepers decent footballers, but every time the ball goes back to the goalie, I get nervous.

Most just smash it upfield, but there are a few who love to take a chance. A cheeky dragback or a Cruyff turn will get a few cheers from the crowd, but get caught out and they'll never let you forget it.

This guy is pushing it...

Wear the referee as a hat? Or just wants the ball back?

Can't really tell whats going on here, but I hope the goalkeeper is just urging the referee to blow the whistle.

Otherwise he's trying to jam his head up his ass in the hope he plays a few more minutes of injury time. Maybe he's hoping to wear the referee as a hat as part of his celebration!

Not sure if it's a Friday funny, or a weird weekender!

Just go to the bar

Keep it on the deck, play to feet, possession is 9/10 of the law and all that.

Coaching goes out of the window when your keep can't even get the ball of the the box from a goal kick.

 Usually a nasty wind occurs after a few too many beers and a curry, but this is just out of control.

Sunday Funday

You're a goalkeeper, not a footballer - know your limits!