- published: 17 Jul 2012
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Mart Poom (/ˌmɑːrt ˈpoʊm/; Estonian pronunciation: [ˈmɑrt ˈpoːm]; born 3 February 1972) is an Estonian former football goalkeeper. He retired after Estonia's 0–0 draw against Portugal on 10 June 2009 to focus on his job as goalkeeping coach at Arsenal and the Estonian national team.
Poom started his football career in the clubs Tallinna Lõvid ("Lions of Tallinn") and Flora Tallinn in his home country, before a brief stint at Finnish club KuPS and Swiss club Wil. In 1994, he moved to English club Portsmouth, but only played seven games and was loaned back to his former club Flora.
In 1997, Poom moved to Derby County, making his Premier League debut against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Poom became a fan favourite at Derby, with supporters often confusing unfamiliar commentators with a low chant of 'Pooooom' before games, which sounded like booing. Poom won the Jack Stamps Trophy (player of the year) at the end of the 99/00 season.
After Derby County's relegation to the First Division in the summer of 2002, Poom moved to Sunderland in November of that year. On 20 September 2003, he headed a 90th minute equaliser for Sunderland against his former club at Pride Park. This was described as "the best goal ever scored by a goalkeeper in the 90th minute on his first match against his former club" by the commentator. The goal was cheered by both sets of fans.
Sunderland v Derby County. Last minute of the overtime. Sunderland is one down. Poom comes to support the last attack and then fallowing happens...
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VP (Mart Poom) making a fingertip save to ensure a Matlock Town Victory is earned :L
Tunnustatud ja hinnatud Eesti inimesed astuvad välja hooliva ühiskonna eest. Loe lähemalt: www.kooselu.ee -------- Tere. Mina olen Mart Poom. Ma arvan, et Eesti riigis peaks väärtustama kõiki perekondi. Kui kaks inimest armastavad üksteist ja on otsustanud koos elada ja võtnud vastutuse sellega, siis ma arvan et keegi ei tohiks seda takistada. Me elame 21. sajandil, kus inimeste üks suuremaid õigusi on õigus valida. Õigus valida, kellega nad koos elavad. Kui see on kahe inimese vastastikune soov ja tahe, siis keegi ei tohi ega ei saa seda keelata. Ma tahaksin, et kõik inimesed oleks Eesti riigis õnnelikud, olenemata, kas nad otsustavad elada üksi või oma kaaslasega. Õnnelikud inimesed, õnnelik riik.
Legendary Estonian goalkeeper Mart Poom scores against his old club Derby County.