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John Hendrie, Barnsley's ex-manager, criticized Lars Leese as a "shambles" and a "loser." In contrast, Dave Hill from the Guardian praised Leese's outsider perspective, highlighting its connection to the essence of the national game. At 28, German goalkeeper Lars Leese transitioned from a minor league in Cologne to Barnsley, facing a culture shock and the daunting task of playing against Liverpool at Anfield before over 45,000 fans. His unexpected journey from a computer software salesman to a Premiership goalie, though brief at three years, is a remarkable tale. Ronald Reng chronicles Leese's rapid rise and alarming fall, offering a narrative that challenges traditional football biographies and provides a unique, sometimes shocking, outsider's perspective on English life. This account captures the essence of life as a Premiership footballer, presenting an extraordinary snapshot of English behavior both in a professional football dressing room and in a Yorkshire town, as noted by Henry Winter of the Daily Telegraph.
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The keeper of dreams, Ronald Reng
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- 2003
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