Peterborough United’s smiling Jed Steer says there’s extra to it than simply merely saving spot-kicks when you find yourself a goalkeeper in a penalty shootout.
The previous Aston Villa man saved two Wrexham penalties to e-book a return journey to Wembley within the EFL Trophy remaining and a Wembley assembly with Birmingham Metropolis on 13 April – and quash the advertising and marketing males’s dream of an an ‘all-American’ remaining.
That was after Posh had come from 2-0 down on the evening to attract 2-2 and take the sport to the supposed lottery of spot-kicks. However it’s not such a lottery when your group has a keeper of 31-year-old Steer’s calm, smiling presence.
Just as he did with Dean Smith’s Villa to encourage his facet to the Championship play-off remaining in 2019 – and again to the Premier League at Wembley – Steer once more stored his nerve when it counted.
And, crucially, he additionally did his bit for Posh’s penalty takers, assembly them between spot-kicks for a fast quip and some variety phrases.
“Truthful play to our gamers for exhibiting the arrogance to take one,” he instructed BBC Radio Cambridgeshire. “That may be a lonely stroll.”
He added: “I’ve by no means needed to do it, however I can solely think about the aim begins trying a bit smaller the nearer you get. And I prefer to assume a pleasant face with a smile would possibly assist ease their nerves.”
