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Offline Brazilian Villain

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Re: Emi Martinez
« Reply #9270 on: November 09, 2025, 09:23:05 PM »
First airing of world's no 1 this season?

Felt really cathartic. Like a bit of a weight had been lifted off both him and the crowd.

That’s good to hear. Watching back on the highlights it felt like it was a cleansing experience.

He's no longer public enema No. 1.

Offline Matt C

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Re: Emi Martinez
« Reply #9271 on: November 09, 2025, 11:38:29 PM »
Really was a superb penalty save. First glimmers of Emi being Emi we’ve seen in a while.

Offline Crown Hill

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Re: Emi Martinez
« Reply #9272 on: Today at 12:51:02 AM »
I'm sure the loud booing from the Holte End, when their player was waiting to take the penalty, helped Emi

Help him? He started it!

Did he now? Couldn't see that from row 34, but I'm not really surprised!

Crowd was quiet and subdued after the penalty award. Emi encourages crowd to make news with both arms - a big come on. Suddenly the noise was deafening and arms were waving a torch light was shining.

Online rooboy316

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Re: Emi Martinez
« Reply #9273 on: Today at 08:06:23 AM »
First airing of world's no 1 this season?

Felt really cathartic. Like a bit of a weight had been lifted off both him and the crowd.

That’s good to hear. Watching back on the highlights it felt like it was a cleansing experience.

He's no longer public enema No. 1.

Would you say he’s a better shot stopper than Jimmy Rimmer?

Online dr.chekov

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Re: Emi Martinez
« Reply #9274 on: Today at 08:36:02 AM »
He is for me, yeah. Best Villa keeper I've seen.

Online john e

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Re: Emi Martinez
« Reply #9275 on: Today at 08:44:31 AM »
Martinez
Rimmer
Spink

Been going since 75 and this would be my top 3 in that order


Offline Mister E

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Re: Emi Martinez
« Reply #9276 on: Today at 08:59:05 AM »
Martinez
Rimmer
Spink

Been going since 75 and this would be my top 3 in that order
Yeah, I've been  going since '67 and would add Bosnich to the mix, but Emi and Big Jimmy Rimmer are definitely top 2.

Offline Holte132

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Re: Emi Martinez
« Reply #9277 on: Today at 09:26:06 AM »
I'm sure the loud booing from the Holte End, when their player was waiting to take the penalty, helped Emi

Help him? He started it!

Did he now? Couldn't see that from row 34, but I'm not really surprised!

Crowd was quiet and subdued after the penalty award. Emi encourages crowd to make news with both arms - a big come on. Suddenly the noise was deafening and arms were waving a torch light was shining.

Was very aware of the noise - I was booing as loud as I could! - but wasn't aware that Emi started it

Offline darren woolley

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Re: Emi Martinez
« Reply #9278 on: Today at 11:43:45 AM »
Brilliant penalty save and that save to tip the ball over the bar absolutely brilliant.

Online rob_bridge

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Re: Emi Martinez
« Reply #9279 on: Today at 12:20:22 PM »
Defo looked like World's best yesterday.

I'd put Martinez ahead of the 3 we had from mid 70s to late 90s who were all very good with slightly different strengths. Although being honest I don't remember too much of Rimmer.

Martinez is a notch above.

Online john e

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Re: Emi Martinez
« Reply #9280 on: Today at 12:40:50 PM »
Martinez
Rimmer
Spink

Been going since 75 and this would be my top 3 in that order
Yeah, I've been  going since '67 and would add Bosnich to the mix, but Emi and Big Jimmy Rimmer are definitely top 2.

One of my favourites was John Burridge because he was absolutely bonkers
He was a decent keeper but not in the class of the three mentioned

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Re: Emi Martinez
« Reply #9281 on: Today at 12:42:07 PM »
I thought Bosnich was better than Spink.

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Re: Emi Martinez
« Reply #9282 on: Today at 12:46:41 PM »
I thought Bosnich was better than Spink.

Longevity probably plays a part

 


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