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Raimond van der Gouw

Position: goalkeeper

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 26 18 6 2 64 22 +42 69.23
A 32 18 4 10 54 42 +12 56.25
N 2 1 0 1 2 1 +1 50.00
TOTALS 60 37 10 13 120 65 +55 61.67

Name: Raimond van der Gouw
Birthdate: 24-03-1963
Age: 62
Birthplace: Oldenzaal, Netherlands
Height: 6' 3" (1.91m)
Weight: 13st 7lbs (85.73kg)
Years at Club: 1996-2002
Signing Info: Transferred from: Vitesse Arnhem, 01/07/1996, £500,000
Previous Clubs: Go Ahead Eagles, Vitesse Arnhem
Debut: 21/09/1996 v Aston Villa (A) 0-0 (Premiership)
Farewell: Transferred to West Ham United, 06/2002, £Free
Passed Away:

Biography

Raimond van der Gouw is a former Dutch footballer best known for his role as Manchester United's reliable backup goalkeeper. Despite rarely being the first-choice keeper, van der Gouw was highly valued for his professionalism, experience, and ability to step in during crucial moments, particularly during Manchester United's dominant era under Sir Alex Ferguson. He was a part of the squad during several Premier League title wins and contributed to United's success in the 1999 treble-winning season.

Early Career and Move to Manchester United
Van der Gouw began his career in the Netherlands, playing for clubs such as Go Ahead Eagles and Vitesse Arnhem, where he established himself as a solid and dependable goalkeeper. His performances in the Eredivisie attracted the attention of Manchester United, and in 1996, at the age of 33, he signed for the Premier League giants as backup to Peter Schmeichel.

Career at Manchester United (1996-2002)
Although van der Gouw spent the majority of his time as a second-choice goalkeeper behind United legends like Peter Schmeichel and later Fabien Barthez, he was called upon during several important moments and always delivered when needed. His calm demeanor, experience, and shot-stopping abilities made him a dependable option for Sir Alex Ferguson during critical periods.

Key Achievements at Manchester United:
Premier League Titles: Van der Gouw was part of the Manchester United squad that won two Premier League titles in 1997 and 2000. While he was primarily a backup, he made valuable contributions, keeping clean sheets in several games when called upon.
1999 Treble-Winning Season: Although van der Gouw was not the primary goalkeeper during the 1999 treble campaign, he played a role as a dependable backup to Peter Schmeichel during one of Manchester United's most successful periods.
FA Cups and Domestic Success: He also won the FA Cup with United in 1999 as part of the treble, adding domestic cup triumphs to his honors at the club.
Role and Playing Style
Van der Gouw's role at Manchester United was as a steady, experienced backup goalkeeper, trusted by Ferguson to step in when needed, especially during injury crises or in cup competitions. His positional awareness, shot-stopping, and reliability under pressure made him an ideal reserve goalkeeper for a club of United's stature. His professionalism and team-first attitude earned him the respect of his teammates and coaches.

Later Career and Coaching
After leaving Manchester United in 2002, van der Gouw had brief spells with West Ham United, RKC Waalwijk, and AGOVV Apeldoorn, before retiring from professional football in 2007. Following his retirement, van der Gouw transitioned into coaching, taking on goalkeeper coaching roles, including at Vitesse Arnhem, where he helped develop young goalkeepers in the Netherlands.

Legacy
Though Raimond van der Gouw was never Manchester United's first-choice goalkeeper, he played an important role in one of the club's most successful periods. His professionalism, dependability, and ability to perform when called upon made him a highly respected figure at Old Trafford. Van der Gouw's time at United is a testament to the value of having experienced, reliable squad players who can step up during critical moments. His calm presence behind the scenes contributed to the club's overall success during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Summary
Raimond van der Gouw served as Manchester United's backup goalkeeper from 1996 to 2002, contributing to the club's Premier League and FA Cup successes and being part of the legendary 1999 treble-winning squad. Known for his professionalism, shot-stopping ability, and leadership, van der Gouw was a dependable backup who stepped in during key moments. After retiring, he transitioned into coaching, continuing his involvement in football.
 
League League Cup FA Cup Charity Shield European Cup Europa League Super Cup Cup Winners Cup Inter-cont Cup World Clubs Cup    
Season Goals Season Apps
No Season League Goals League Apps LC Goals LC Apps FAC Goals FAC Apps CS Goals CS Apps EC Goals EC Apps Europa Goals Europa Apps SC Goals SC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps IC Goals IC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps Season
Goals		 Season
Apps
1. 1996-1997 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
2. 1997-1998 0 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
3. 1998-1999 0 5 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8
4. 1999-2000 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 23
5. 2000-2001 0 10 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
6. 2001-2002 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
TOTALS 0 37 0 9 0 1 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 60

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Appearances
Player has never scored for club.
No Opponent Appearances Goals
1. Newcastle United 3 0
2. Southampton 3 0
3. Tottenham Hotspur 3 0
4. Derby County 3 0
5. Chelsea 3 0
6. Aston Villa 2 0
7. Sheffield Wednesday 2 0
8. Wimbledon 2 0
9. Leeds United 2 0
10. West Ham United 2 0
11. Arsenal 2 0
12. Coventry City 2 0
13. Everton 2 0
14. Bordeaux 2 0
15. Sunderland 2 0
16. Watford 2 0
17. Charlton Athletic 2 0
18. Swindon Town 1 0
19. Leicester City 1 0
20. Borussia Dortmund 1 0
21. Blackburn Rovers 1 0
22. Ipswich Town 1 0
23. Monaco 1 0
24. Barnsley 1 0
25. Bury 1 0
26. Nottingham Forest 1 0
27. Lazio 1 0
28. Croatia Zagreb 1 0
29. Sturm Graz 1 0
30. Olympique Marseille 1 0
31. Valencia 1 0
32. South Melbourne 1 0
33. Liverpool 1 0
34. Real Madrid 1 0
35. Dynamo Kiev 1 0
36. PSV Eindhoven 1 0
37. Fulham 1 0
38. Middlesbrough 1 0
No Opponent Manager No
1. Graham, George 3
2. Smith, Jim 3
3. Reid, Peter 3
4. Tigana, Jean 2
5. Kinnear, Joe 2
6. Wilson, Danny 2
7. Redknapp, Harry 2
8. Wenger, Arsene 2
9. Strachan, Gordon 2
10. Smith, Walter 2
11. Baup, Elie 2
12. Taylor, Graham 2
13. Ranieri, Claudio 2
14. Curbishley, Alan 2
15. Little, Brian 1
16. McMahon, Steve 1
17. O'Neill, Martin 1
18. Hitzfeld, Ottmar 1
19. Parkes, Tony 1
20. Burley, George 1
21. Atkinson, Ron 1
22. Dalglish, Kenny 1
23. Jones, Dave 1
24. Warnock, Neil 1
25. Bassett, Dave 1
26. Gullit, Ruud 1
27. O'Leary, David 1
28. Eriksson, Sven-Goran 1
29. Clarke, Steve 1
30. Ardiles, Osvaldo 1
31. Osim, Ivica 1
32. Courbis, Rolland 1
33. Cuper, Hector 1
34. Postecoglou, Ange 1
35. Houllier, Gerard 1
36. Del Bosque, Vicente 1
37. Vialli, Gianluca 1
38. Gregory, John 1
39. Lobanovsky, Valery 1
40. Gerets, Eric 1
41. Venables, Terry 1
42. Gray, Stuart 1
43. Hoddle, Glenn 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Ferguson, Alex 60
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Old Trafford 26
2. The Dell 3
3. Highbury 2
4. Pride Park 2
5. Vicarage Road 2
6. Villa Park 2
7. White Hart Lane 2
8. Boleyn Ground 1
9. Craven Cottage 1
10. Ewood Park 1
11. Filbert Street 1
12. Goodison Park 1
13. Highfield Road 1
14. Hillsborough 1
15. Maracana Stadium 1
16. Oakwell 1
17. Olympic Stadium, Kiev 1
18. Philipstadion 1
19. Portman Road 1
20. Riverside Stadium 1
21. Schwarzenegger Stadium 1
22. St James Park, Newcastle 1
23. Stade Lescure 1
24. Stade Louis II 1
25. Stadium of Light, Sunderland 1
26. Stamford Bridge 1
27. The Valley 1
28. Westfalenstadion 1
No Competition Count
1. Premiership 37
2. European Cup 11
3. League Cup 9
4. Club World Cup 1
5. FA Cup 1
6. Super Cup 1
No Opponent Count
1. Newcastle United 3
2. Southampton 3
3. Tottenham Hotspur 3
4. Derby County 3
5. Chelsea 3
6. Aston Villa 2
7. Sheffield Wednesday 2
8. Wimbledon 2
9. Leeds United 2
10. West Ham United 2
11. Arsenal 2
12. Coventry City 2
13. Everton 2
14. Bordeaux 2
15. Sunderland 2
16. Watford 2
17. Charlton Athletic 2
18. Swindon Town 1
19. Leicester City 1
20. Borussia Dortmund 1
21. Blackburn Rovers 1
22. Ipswich Town 1
23. Monaco 1
24. Barnsley 1
25. Bury 1
26. Nottingham Forest 1
27. Lazio 1
28. Croatia Zagreb 1
29. Sturm Graz 1
30. Olympique Marseille 1
31. Valencia 1
32. South Melbourne 1
33. Liverpool 1
34. Real Madrid 1
35. Dynamo Kiev 1
36. PSV Eindhoven 1
37. Fulham 1
38. Middlesbrough 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 47
2. France 4
3. Spain 2
4. Germany 1
5. Italy 1
6. Croatia 1
7. Austria 1
8. Australia 1
9. Ukraine 1
10. Holland 1
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
Player has never scored an own goal against the club.
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
1. 27-08-1999 Lazio L 0-1 Super Cup
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponents Competition Penaltys
Player has never scored a penalty for the club.
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
1. 31-10-2000 Watford League Cup
 

All Matches played
No Date Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 21-09-1996 PL Aston Villa D 0-0 A 0
2. 23-10-1996 LC Swindon Town W 2-1 H 0 Karel Poborsky 20', Paul Scholes 72' Peter Thorne 52'
3. 27-11-1996 LC Leicester City L 0-2 A 0 Steve Claridge 39', Emile Heskey 77'
4. 09-04-1997 EC/UCL Borussia Dortmund L 0-1 A 0 Rene Tretschok 76'
5. 12-04-1997 PL Blackburn Rovers W 3-2 A 0 Andrew Cole 32', Paul Scholes 42', Eric Cantona 79' Billy McKinlay 35', Paul Warhurst 86'
6. 14-10-1997 LC Ipswich Town L 0-2 A 0 Alex Mathie 13', Mauricio Taricco 45'
7. 07-03-1998 PL Sheffield Wednesday L 0-2 A 0 Peter Atherton 27', Paulo Di Canio 89'
8. 18-03-1998 EC/UCL Monaco D 1-1 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 53' David Trezeguet 6'
9. 28-03-1998 PL Wimbledon W 2-0 H 0 Ronny Johnsen 83', Paul Scholes 90'
10. 18-04-1998 PL Newcastle United D 1-1 H 0 David Beckham 38' Andreas Andersson 11'
11. 04-05-1998 PL Leeds United W 3-0 H 0 Ryan Giggs 6', Denis Irwin 31' (pen), David Beckham 59'
12. 10-05-1998 PL Barnsley W 2-0 A 0 Andrew Cole 6', Teddy Sheringham 77'
13. 03-10-1998 PL Southampton W 3-0 A 0 Dwight Yorke 12', Andrew Cole 60', Jordi Cruyff 75'
14. 17-10-1998 PL Wimbledon W 5-1 H 0 Andrew Cole 19', 88', Ryan Giggs 45', David Beckham 47', Dwight Yorke 52' Jason Euell 39'
15. 28-10-1998 LC Bury W 2-0 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 106', Erik Nevland 115'
16. 11-11-1998 LC Nottingham Forest W 2-1 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 57', 60' Steve Stone 68'
17. 02-12-1998 LC Tottenham Hotspur L 1-3 A 0 Teddy Sheringham 70' Chris Armstrong 48', 55', David Ginola 85'
18. 10-01-1999 PL West Ham United W 4-1 H 0 Dwight Yorke 10', Andrew Cole 40', 68', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 81' Frank Lampard 89'
19. 13-03-1999 PL Newcastle United W 2-1 A 0 Andrew Cole 25', 51' Nolberto Solano 16'
20. 17-04-1999 PL Sheffield Wednesday W 3-0 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 34', Teddy Sheringham 45', Paul Scholes 62'
21. 14-08-1999 PL Leeds United W 2-0 H 0 Dwight Yorke 77', 80'
22. 22-08-1999 PL Arsenal W 2-1 A 0 Roy Keane 59', 88' Freddie Ljungberg 41'
23. 25-08-1999 PL Coventry City W 2-1 A 0 Paul Scholes 63', Dwight Yorke 75' John Aloisi 80'
24. 27-08-1999 ESC Lazio L 0-1 N 0 Marcelo Salas 35'
25. 30-08-1999 PL Newcastle United W 5-1 H 0 Andrew Cole 14', 46', 65', 71', Ryan Giggs 81' Henning Berg 31' (o.g.)
26. 14-09-1999 EC/UCL Croatia Zagreb D 0-0 H 0
27. 22-09-1999 EC/UCL Sturm Graz W 3-0 A 0 Roy Keane 16', Dwight Yorke 31', Andrew Cole 33'
28. 29-09-1999 EC/UCL Olympique Marseille W 2-1 H 0 Andrew Cole 79', Paul Scholes 83' Ibrahim Bakayoko 41'
29. 20-11-1999 PL Derby County W 2-1 A 0 Nicky Butt 53', Andrew Cole 84' Rory Delap 90'
30. 04-12-1999 PL Everton W 5-1 H 0 Denis Irwin 27' (pen), Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 29', 43', 52', 58' Francis Jeffers 7'
31. 08-12-1999 EC/UCL Valencia W 3-0 H 0 Roy Keane 38', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 47', Paul Scholes 70'
32. 18-12-1999 PL West Ham United W 4-2 A 0 Dwight Yorke 9', 63', Ryan Giggs 13', 20' Paulo Di Canio 24', 53'
33. 11-01-2000 WCC South Melbourne W 2-0 N 0 Quinton Fortune 8', 20'
34. 01-03-2000 EC/UCL Bordeaux W 2-0 H 0 Ryan Giggs 41', Teddy Sheringham 84'
35. 04-03-2000 PL Liverpool D 1-1 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 45' Patrick Berger 27'
36. 07-03-2000 EC/UCL Bordeaux W 2-1 A 0 Roy Keane 33', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 84' Michel Pavon 9'
37. 15-04-2000 PL Sunderland W 4-0 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 3', 51', Nicky Butt 65', Henning Berg 70'
38. 19-04-2000 EC/UCL Real Madrid L 2-3 H 0 David Beckham 64', Paul Scholes 88' (pen) Roy Keane 20' (o.g.), Raul Gonzalez 50', 53'
39. 22-04-2000 PL Southampton W 3-1 A 0 David Beckham 8', Francis Benali 15' (o.g.), Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 30' Marion Pahars 84'
40. 24-04-2000 PL Chelsea W 3-2 H 0 Dwight Yorke 11', 69', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 40' Dan Petrescu 22', Gianfranco Zola 36'
41. 29-04-2000 PL Watford W 3-2 A 0 Dwight Yorke 69', Ryan Giggs 71', Jordi Cruyff 87' Heidar Helguson 34', Tommy Smith 78'
42. 06-05-2000 PL Tottenham Hotspur W 3-1 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 5', David Beckham 34', Teddy Sheringham 36' Chris Armstrong 20'
43. 14-05-2000 PL Aston Villa W 1-0 A 0 Teddy Sheringham 65'
44. 16-09-2000 PL Everton W 3-1 A 0 Nicky Butt 26', Ryan Giggs 29', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 38' Thomas Gravesen 54'
45. 19-09-2000 EC/UCL Dynamo Kiev D 0-0 A 0
46. 23-09-2000 PL Chelsea D 3-3 H 0 Paul Scholes 14', Teddy Sheringham 37', David Beckham 39' Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink 8', Tore-Andre Flo 45', 70'
47. 26-09-2000 EC/UCL PSV Eindhoven L 1-3 A 0 Paul Scholes 2' (pen) Wilfred Bouma 17', Mark van Bommel 43', Mateja Kezman 62'
48. 31-10-2000 LC Watford W 3-0 A 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 12', 81', Dwight Yorke 54'
49. 25-11-2000 PL Derby County W 3-0 A 0 Teddy Sheringham 61', Nicky Butt 69', Dwight Yorke 76'
50. 28-11-2000 LC Sunderland L 1-2 A 0 Dwight Yorke 31' Julio Arca 75', Kevin Phillips 101' (pen)
51. 09-12-2000 PL Charlton Athletic D 3-3 A 0 Ryan Giggs 42', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 43', Roy Keane 66' Shaun Bartlett 10', 79', John Robinson 85'
52. 07-01-2001 FAC Fulham W 2-1 A 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 8', Teddy Sheringham 89' Fabrice Fernandes 24'
53. 10-02-2001 PL Chelsea D 1-1 A 0 Andrew Cole 69' Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink 24'
54. 14-04-2001 PL Coventry City W 4-2 H 0 Dwight Yorke 13', 28', Ryan Giggs 81', Paul Scholes 87' John Hartson 11', 33'
55. 28-04-2001 PL Middlesbrough W 2-0 A 0 Phil Neville 4', David Beckham 84'
56. 05-05-2001 PL Derby County L 0-1 H 0 Malcolm Christie 34'
57. 13-05-2001 PL Southampton L 1-2 A 0 Ryan Giggs 71' Wesley Brown 9' (o.g.), Marion Pahars 14'
58. 19-05-2001 PL Tottenham Hotspur L 1-3 A 0 Paul Scholes 22' Willem Korsten 17', 67', Les Ferdinand 75'
59. 05-11-2001 LC Arsenal L 0-4 A 0 Sylvain Wiltord 15', 30' (pen), 45', Nwankwo Kanu 67' (pen)
60. 11-05-2002 PL Charlton Athletic D 0-0 H 0
 

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