Brad Friedel

[N'ZMAV]

Anyone want Brad not to sign a new contract? maybe a 1 year deal with a new GK coming in as first choice?

Another thing... has Friedel ever saved a Penalty for us? He must have faced about 30. I can't remember him saving one.

[Moorski]

Brad was a great keeper, it is now time for us to sign a replacement 1st choice, coaching would be a good move for him imo.

Andy Marshall has signed up as a senior back up keeper to our youngsters from the reserves & youth team, a new keeper is a must.

[Shrek]

He has been a good consistent keeper but, puts too much pressure on the team by not leaving his line and never coming for crosses.

[Mattwall]

He was good but he is shit now too inconsistent Kieron Westwood for me

[Colhint]

i dont think he's shit

[N'ZMAV]

I don't think he's shit either. I wish he could save a bloody penalty though.

[Phil from the upper holte]

ooh another Friedel thread

Replace him, he's been decent for us but too many costly mistakes this term

[eastie]

Times up for him and I want a commanding keeper- brad as coach - NO!

[PaulTheVillan]

He is crap at Penalties

[Rip Van We Go Again]

He's had his day.
Replacement now needed.

[Shrek]

Brad as coach no way, we want a commanding keeper.

[brian green]

Time has caught up with him.   Still one of the best shot stoppers in the business but no longer commands the box.   In my opinion one of the key reasons why we concede so many goals from corners.

I keep hearing rave reviews about Peterborough's Joe Lewis but all their fans I talk to in my part of the world say his only weakness is that he will not come off his line.

[Bosco81]

I remember him saving a penalty in a pre season game at Villa Park before he had played a league game for us, Skybet had ran a book on how many pens he would save that season.

[darren woolley]

I think a number one is needed but i would love to have big brad on the coaching staff.

[Chatters]

Was thinking about the penalties situation myself last night. As soon as one's given against us I'm in immediate acceptance that its a goal to the opposition, as I can't recall Brad having saved one for us yet (despite him having a decent rep for pen saves when at Blackburn). On the flip side though, when we're awarded one I only give us a 50/50 chance of converting. Could just be the inherent pessimism that comes with being a Villa fan tho.

Sheer laziness on my part I know, but there must be some stats out there to back the penalties ratios up. Anyone know where they might be? Reckon we've got the worst conversion rate in the league.

Back to the main subject of big Brad, I agree that he needs replacing. Pulls of some great saves, but as has been said before doesn't command his area, which puts added pressure on the defence, especially from set pieces.

One final thing. I believe that was the first penalty Everton have been awarded this season. Typical!!