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Another epic from Dave Collett, who doesn't get paid by the word.
https://heroesandvillains.info/2023/03/27/second-best/
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Excellent read.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cracking read and great memories!
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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.
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