France is Hell Bent for Leather

France's diminutive goalkeeper Fabien Barthez and Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford:

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At first I thought "seperated at birth" but then realized it more likely "illegimate son of". Either way they both rock.

By CanuckRob (not verified) on 05 Jul 2006 #permalink

I had no idea Rob Halford moonlights as a great goalkeeper... until now.

Wonder if Barthez can rock like he does?

I suspect halford would have done a better job with that Ronaldo free kick yesterday. In fact, I think my 87 year old gran would have done a better job.