The Brad Guzan Depreciation thread.

[LeeB]

For me, despite letting in so many goals, he's been our Player of the Season, to date. Yes, Benteke has scored some great goals but Brad has made sure we haven't been stuffed in every game. Thank god we re-signed him.

Today was just another example of why he's our Number 1. We're lucky to have him and hopefully we can keep hold of him come the summer. It wouldn't surprise me if a few of the top clubs come a calling, I really think he wouldn't be out of place at the Theatre of Shite, Klanfield or the Emirates.

I agree, I've been saying of late I can't think of a single goal that's been his fault.

[itbrvilla]

Begovic has been one of the best I've seen this season.

[Toronto Villa]

Guzan is a superb starting point when people talk about the spine of a team. Vlaar is an excellent number 2 CB, we have nothing in the middle and we have diamond up front. There are some decent pieces elsewhere but it's been said many times, it won't take that much to make us significantly better. Experience and quality in a couple of important areas.

[ozzjim]

For me, despite letting in so many goals, he's been our Player of the Season, to date. Yes, Benteke has scored some great goals but Brad has made sure we haven't been stuffed in every game. Thank god we re-signed him.

Today was just another example of why he's our Number 1. We're lucky to have him and hopefully we can keep hold of him come the summer. It wouldn't surprise me if a few of the top clubs come a calling, I really think he wouldn't be out of place at the Theatre of Shite, Klanfield or the Emirates.

If any of them came calling I would point at David De Gea and simply say - he is better than him, cough up. He is one of the best 4-5 in the league by a stretch, and deserves all the praise in the world. His take on a couple of crosses today was great, as it was last week when he battered Fellani. It is a shame the centre backs are not as decisive and commanding!

[Mortimer's Bear]

Guzan was fantastic today. His shot stopping, last gasp saves, commanding of the box from corners, even his kicking (with both feet) was superb.

Well done Brad!

[neo_Villan]

Loved his reaction at full-time. Just slumped onto the post in sheer relief.

[SoccerHQ]

Great save at the end, could turn out to be a huge one at the end of the season.

[Mortimer's Bear]

Loved his reaction at full-time. Just slumped onto the post in sheer relief.

His reaction when we scored was pretty good too.

[PeterWithesShin]

I said in the post-match thread you can tell he really cares. He celebrated our goals more than some of the people around me in the Lower North. I thought he was going to explode at the final whistle.

[The Left Side]

Loved his reaction at full-time. Just slumped onto the post in sheer relief.

His reaction when we scored was pretty good too.

This, he has come on leaps and bounds this year but still needs work on his crosses, still top day today.

[Somniloquism]

This, he has come on leaps and bounds this year but still needs work on his crosses, still top day today.

He has done a lot more with them then Given and Friedal ever did. I think Bossie was the last one we had who would come for them and claim them as successively as Guzan does.

[JJ-AV]

Great performance today. Not totally convinced by him, but he's growing into the role and getting better as the season goes on.

[Mortimer's Bear]

Loved his reaction at full-time. Just slumped onto the post in sheer relief.

His reaction when we scored was pretty good too.

This, he has come on leaps and bounds this year but still needs work on his crosses, still top day today.

I thought he dealt with crosses very well today.

[Witton Warrior]

He is one (the only?) of the consistently positive players this season IMHO.
He delivers. We can ask no more.

[pauliewalnuts]

Extremely impressed by Guzan this season.

Good signing from Lambert.