Heroes & Villains, the Aston Villa fanzine

Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: dave.woodhall on March 27, 2023, 10:43:58 PM

Title: Second best
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 27, 2023, 10:43:58 PM

Another epic from Dave Collett, who doesn't get paid by the word.

https://heroesandvillains.info/2023/03/27/second-best/

Title: Re: Second best
Post by: darren woolley on March 28, 2023, 09:18:16 AM

Excellent read.

Title: Re: Second best
Post by: LeeB on March 28, 2023, 04:24:02 PM

Quote from: darren woolley on March 28, 2023, 09:18:16 AM

Excellent read.

Agreed.

With regards to Enkleman, I can't think too badly of him despite his balls ups in the last two games you wanted him too, as I was at that West Ham game which was crucial and he was superb, as he was in other games too.

Title: Re: Second best
Post by: Drummond on March 29, 2023, 01:26:47 PM

Crikey. What a list that is.

Great read and sums up the situation pretty well. From the list over the years I liked Rimmer, Spink, Bosnich, James (until the Cup Final), Steer (that stare was epic) and now Martinez.

Title: Re: Second best
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 29, 2023, 01:43:32 PM

Friedel was pretty good, but terrible at saving penalties.

I liked Sorensen, buy he lost his confidence after an error against Blues.

One of the worst Keepers we had was Schmeichel imo. Strangely he was a lot better after he'd left us.

Title: Re: Second best
Post by: nigel on March 29, 2023, 01:44:56 PM

Geoff Crudgington and Jake Findlay were both really good keeper.
Findlay was in the winning youth cup team with Brian Little, Keith Leonard and John Gidman. I really thought he was going to be our keeper for a few years.

Title: Re: Second best
Post by: simon ward 50 on March 29, 2023, 02:13:21 PM

Cracking read and great memories!

Title: Re: Second best
Post by: Luffbralion on March 29, 2023, 09:16:55 PM

I loved reading that!  I think we've had four outstanding goalkeepers;  Jimmy Rimmer, Nigel Spink, Bosnich and the great Emi.
It makes so much difference when you have a goalie who gives the defence, and the fans, confidence.