Artur Boruc - I've Got a stupid Job

Last updated : 28 November 2008 By Clydebuilt
Artur Boruc, Celtic's eccentric Goalkeeper believes that he has a "stupid job" and that all goalies are "idiots" because of the focus that is thrust upon them should they concede a goal. In comments that appear to have lost a little credence in translation Artur recounts that age-old adage that goalkeepers have to be crazy to be want to do the job they perform.

"To be honest, I believe I've got a stupid job." He said. "We are idiots. We must be because our mistakes are so visible. If my team concedes a goal, no-one says it's the team's mistake. People say Boruc conceded a goal."

"But when we win a game, no-one says it's thanks to a goalkeeper. "Success always belongs to a group. Failure is usually linked to a goalkeeper."

Boruc was also quick to point out that he should be judged on his actions on the pitch, not off of it. "As long as I give 100% on the pitch and I do my best, no-one complains about me. That's the rule. But there is also another rule: You are as good as your last match. I like those rules."

This feeling that you are as good as your last performance is healthy in that no player is allowed to live off past achievements and glories. That said however Artur will always be a hero in the eyes of the Celtic support.

Yours in Celtic

Clydebuilt