We released this man last summer. He almost ended up playing for Hull City. Thank Christ we came to our senses.That being said, I think I'd vote for Benteke as our player of the season. Actually, mods, do you reckon that it's too early to start a PotS thread or can I make one now?
Quote from: unclefabio on March 16, 2013, 11:46:36 PMWe released this man last summer. He almost ended up playing for Hull City. Thank Christ we came to our senses.That being said, I think I'd vote for Benteke as our player of the season. Actually, mods, do you reckon that it's too early to start a PotS thread or can I make one now?I thought he'd been offered a new deal by the club last season but didn't sign it?
Quote from: Clampy on March 17, 2013, 11:10:18 AMI said on the post match thread that Lambert deserves praise for not only signing him back up but playing him when others would have stuck with Given because of his reputation. He's been immense. I did'nt realise how good that save was from Samba's header until i saw it back again on motd. Totally agree, I would also have stuck with given but brad has been immense and fully deserves all the plaudits- he is a top keeper now.
I said on the post match thread that Lambert deserves praise for not only signing him back up but playing him when others would have stuck with Given because of his reputation. He's been immense. I did'nt realise how good that save was from Samba's header until i saw it back again on motd.
Quote from: eastie on March 17, 2013, 11:13:12 AMQuote from: Clampy on March 17, 2013, 11:10:18 AMI said on the post match thread that Lambert deserves praise for not only signing him back up but playing him when others would have stuck with Given because of his reputation. He's been immense. I did'nt realise how good that save was from Samba's header until i saw it back again on motd. Totally agree, I would also have stuck with given but brad has been immense and fully deserves all the plaudits- he is a top keeper now.Yes, I rather remember you being adamant that Guzan would end up in the Championship because he was rubbish and that Given was one of the best keepers in the league (winky emoticon)
Contender for photo of the seasonAnyone know if/when Brad is off to Mexico for the USA's next qualifier?
Interesting stats from the Observer on Sunday.'Top Stoppers' Guzan 3rd in the Premier league - 95 saves (Jaaskelainen 1st - 111)'Safe Hands' Guzan 1st - 76 catches made (Begovic 2nd -65, Krul 3rd -43)Basically, Guzan has been sensational for us. The fact that he caught 11 more catches than any other keeper and 33 more than the keeper in 3rd place demonstrates the pressure he's come under from crosses. It also speaks volumes about the weakness of our full backs in not preventing or clossing down crosses.In an inexperienced and callow defence Guzan has been a colossus. As good as Benteke has been (much of the time) Guzan has been our standout player, I reckon.