In 2019, when Ramsdale had just joined AFC Wimbledon for about a month, coach Downes called Margetson ( England goalkeeper coach) to tell about a special case, hoping Margetson would come to the site to watch.
Ramsdale, then 20-year-old, loaned from AFC Bournemouth, impressed Downes with his solid catching. In addition, Ramsdale's ability to integrate is very good, always friendly with teammates and fans at the bar. Ramsdale was Wimbledon's great hope at that time of avoiding a place in the Fourth Division.
"I worked with Margetson at West Ham. When I saw Ramsdale, I immediately called him to consider a case that was no less good than Pickford. I don't see any difference between Ramsdale and Pickford, except for Pickford being called up to Everton" - Downes recalled.
A month after Wimbledon avoided relegation, Ramsdale was called up to the England U21 team by Southgate, which was one of the golden opportunities for the young goalkeeper to step up to the light.
Ramsdale's career has not been as flat as many of his Premier League counterparts. He was loaned to Chesterfield by Sheffield in 2018 and was unsuccessful. Even his performance against Accrington Stanley was poorly rated. Ramsdale made two silly mistakes in Chesterfield's 0-4 loss.
Although he had pushed Ramsdale away, for some reason, Bournemouth signed the then 20-year-old goalkeeper for £1 million. Ramsdale's career has clearly been lucky, with him not being pushed out at his worst.
After returning to Bournemouth, Ramsdale and his team left the Premier League. The following year he returned to Sheffield, continuing to be relegated with this team despite being signed by the Premier League rookie team last season for a value of up to 18 million pounds.
Ramsdale's "relegation" is huge but Arsenal still aim to buy enough to compete with Leno. At least for now, Arteta and his colleagues are right. The win over Leicester on October 30 was one of the best saves of the season, along with a series of other excellent situations.
No one thought that after Maddison's free kick, Ramsdale could still block him. Arteta himself also shared that in that situation, the whole coaching staff thought the goal would come to Leicester. But Ramsdale said no and the "Gunners" took 3 points away from home.
No one thought Arsenal, from the bottom of the table at the beginning of the season, after 3 bad matches, could soar. Every time Ramsdale sends a catcher, the "Gunners" succeed.
Up to now, perhaps in the "Three Lions" goal, Pickford has also gradually felt the heat from his young colleagues.
