You might have to be of a 'certain age' to appreciate the 'connection' http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41285956 edit - don't believe all I tell you !
Is he really any better than Hessenthaler or Oldaker ? - I doubt it - I hope I'm wrong- but it does seem that neither Hess jnr or Oldaker are fancied by AP. Perhaps Nobby will think otherwise !