Emi Martinez and other "s***house" keepers warned antics before penalties can backfire

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Aston Villa and his national team.Back in September, Martinez told Bruno Fernandes that his team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo was a better penalty taker before he fired his spot-kick over the bar in Villa's win against Manchester United.Martinez was then seen taunting United fans by dancing in front of the crowd in celebration following the decisive stoppage time miss.Former Villa keeper Brad Friedel has now warned Martinez and others who dabble in the goalkeeping dark arts that their antics can backfire.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star Sport on behalf of bet365, the American was asked about Martinez's reason antics before penalties.“It wasn't my style, but everyone has their own way and I guess as long as he's dishing out the banter in the right way, I don't have an issue with it," explained Friedel.Should goalkeepers be punished for trying to put penalty takers off?

Let us know in the comments section below.“What I would say is, if he's giving it all out and the player does score against him, they're going to come right back at him."My style was much different from that - I'd focus more on myself, what I wanted to do and detections in the run up, as opposed to psychologically trying to throw the striker off.“But Emi and other goalkeepers like him will eventually run into the striker that can't mentally compose himself as well, so they’re right to try it.

We all have our own styles, whatever works - so long as they don't do or say anything that crosses the line.”The 50-year-old was also asked for his general thoughts on s***house tactics from keepers, admitting: “It's not my style, but as long as what's coming from the goalie doesn't cross the line into areas that are not right to bring up or talk about, I don't mind."I'd.