The Phoenix · https://thephoenix.news/opinion/you-need-the-memory-of-a-goldfish-paul-reynolds-on-carl-rushworth-mistakes-and-the-mental-challenge-of-the-premier-league-166977
'You need the memory of a goldfish': Carl Rushworth, mistakes and the mental challenge of the Premier League
20.10.26, 20:00 Updated 20.10.26, 20:13 6 Minute Read
Carl Rushworth has faced 30 shots on target in the Premier League this season. Fourteen have ended up in the back of his net.
Seven of the goals Coventry City have conceded have come from outside the penalty area.
They are concerning numbers for a goalkeeper who was one of the Sky Blues' outstanding performers during last season's promotion campaign. But how much blame should actually be placed at Rushworth's door?
To understand what went wrong for Carl Rushworth against Tottenham, The Phoenix spoke to Paul Reynolds, a man with years of experience as a goalkeeping coach and talent scout. He has also worked within the club’s academy and is a long-time Sky Blues fan – so who better to speak to?
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Rich Chamberlain
EditorRich is a lifelong Coventry supporter and the author of several books about the club, including When The Sky Was Blue, Benno: My Life in Football and Sky Blue Fall.