Robin Olsen (The World's Number Two)

[LeeB]

Olsen appears to be something of a goalkeeping hologram like Scott Carson.

[Risso]

I do feel there's an opportunity here for Olsen and he'll be ahead of Martinez come boxing day.

You have a very strange and unhealthily negative obsession with Martinez. Even if Olsen hadn't given the absolutely disastrous performances that he has in a Villa shirt, how do you think that barring injury, he's going to replace Martinez when in reality he isn't going to get a game in the next three games, and then it's the World Cup?

Also worth pointing out in one and a bit games for Villa he's conceded 7 goals. He's also conceded 8 goals in his last 3 games for Sweden. But yeah, he'll have replaced Martinez by Boxing Day.

[brontebilly]

Olsen ahead of Martinez, seriously 😄

[kippaxvilla2]

Jesper Olsen would be better in goal.

[Toronto Villa]

I do feel there's an opportunity here for Olsen and he'll be ahead of Martinez come boxing day.

You have a very strange and unhealthily negative obsession with Martinez. Even if Olsen hadn't given the absolutely disastrous performances that he has in a Villa shirt, how do you think that barring injury, he's going to replace Martinez when in reality he isn't going to get a game in the next three games, and then it's the World Cup?

Also worth pointing out in one and a bit games for Villa he's conceded 7 goals. He's also conceded 8 goals in his last 3 games for Sweden. But yeah, he'll have replaced Martinez by Boxing Day.

In terms of ranking utter bollocks spouted on this site over the years and we have had some crackers, to suggest that Robin Olsen will replace one of the top keepers in the world at any time, let alone Boxing Day is beyond bonkers.

[Footy-Vill]

I do feel there's an opportunity here for Olsen and he'll be ahead of Martinez come boxing day.

You have a very strange and unhealthily negative obsession with Martinez. Even if Olsen hadn't given the absolutely disastrous performances that he has in a Villa shirt, how do you think that barring injury, he's going to replace Martinez when in reality he isn't going to get a game in the next three games, and then it's the World Cup?

Also worth pointing out in one and a bit games for Villa he's conceded 7 goals. He's also conceded 8 goals in his last 3 games for Sweden. But yeah, he'll have replaced Martinez by Boxing Day.

In terms of ranking utter bollocks spouted on this site over the years and we have had some crackers, to suggest that Robin Olsen will replace one of the top keepers in the world at any time, let alone Boxing Day is beyond bonkers.

Not at all, in my opinion, is it sound theory.
Firstly there's the concussion of Martinez
Secondly there's the World Cup distraction and Argentina wanting to have him rested.
Also the strategy of Emery and how he has his goalkeeper playing.

And the context of "Olsen being ahead of Martinez on Boxing Day" is with the basis  they are to be having work extensively with Emery and Garcia over the winter break/world cup. And Martinez may not be 100% ready to come and play.

So it's not out of the question that Emery will put his trust in Olsen to start games.

I'm sure the coaching staff are already considering all these circumstances and with a three games in 7 days Sunday , Thursday Sunday it wouldn't be surprising to see Olsen in at least one of those

[Footy-Vill]

Martinez might also leave, in my opinion, if he wins the world cup and/or if Emery doesn't particularly like Martinez's playing style because he wasn't Arsenal's first choice, in which case Unai would be looking to sign his own player.

I've previously stated that I am a Martinez supporter and that I think highly of him seeing him as number one keeper.. I'm more bringing up the possibility that Olsen may have an opportunity here right now. Although that is the cause of some debate, Olsen does stand a chance.

I never see it to be protracting negatively towards Martinez it's just astute observations and what I do is identify and foresee potential changes within the squad using my footy prophecy skills and then open it up to discussion.

Sometimes I see it as alerting that the playing 11 or squad could see potential changes.
It's really just one theories and many of us have theories about players.

[villadelph]

Martinez might also leave, in my opinion, if he wins the world cup and/or if Emery doesn't particularly like Martinez's playing style because he wasn't Arsenal's first choice, in which case Unai would be looking to sign his own player.

I've previously stated that I am a Martinez supporter and that I think highly of him seeing him as number one keeper.. I'm more bringing up the possibility that Olsen may have an opportunity here right now. Although that is the cause of some debate, Olsen does stand a chance.

I never see it to be protracting negatively towards Martinez it's just astute observations and what I do is identify and foresee potential changes within the squad using my footy prophecy skills and then open it up to discussion.

Sometimes I see it as alerting that the playing 11 or squad could see potential changes.
It's really just one theories and many of us have theories about players.

On what grounds would Olsen realistically overtake Emi as the #1, though?

Emi was left out because Emery wasn't confident in his footwork when playing around the back. He's always been a great set of hands, good in the dressing room and continues to improve.

Emery might not have favored him at Arsenal, but that doesn't mean he would drop him for a clearly inferior goalkeeper.. that's Gerrard and Mings all over again.

[N'ZMAV]

I've seen nothing in Olsen to suggest he's any better than Mark Bunn was

[Footy-Vill]

Mark Bunn the character that he was! Good for dressing room spirit but think Olsen bit higher quality than that.

And to Villadelph
Already outlined the grounds to which he may overtake
I don't think he's better than Martinez as a goalkeeper though I'm not sure if he's better at kicking and passing which would be something.
But overall Olsen knows his role he's a steady number two or back up and if Martinez wasn't favoured or moved I would think we would have a replacement rather than relying on Olsen in the summer

[Beard82]

Martinez might also leave, in my opinion, if he wins the world cup and/or if Emery doesn't particularly like Martinez's playing style because he wasn't Arsenal's first choice, in which case Unai would be looking to sign his own player.

I've previously stated that I am a Martinez supporter and that I think highly of him seeing him as number one keeper.. I'm more bringing up the possibility that Olsen may have an opportunity here right now. Although that is the cause of some debate, Olsen does stand a chance.

I never see it to be protracting negatively towards Martinez it's just astute observations and what I do is identify and foresee potential changes within the squad using my footy prophecy skills and then open it up to discussion.

Sometimes I see it as alerting that the playing 11 or squad could see potential changes.
It's really just one theories and many of us have theories about players.

On what grounds would Olsen realistically overtake Emi as the #1, though?

Emi was left out because Emery wasn't confident in his footwork when playing around the back. He's always been a great set of hands, good in the dressing room and continues to improve.

Emery might not have favored him at Arsenal, but that doesn't mean he would drop him for a clearly inferior goalkeeper.. that's Gerrard and Mings all over again.

Yeah - the day that happens is when we start the Emery - Out thread

[eamonn]

"Bunny" was like a rabbit in the headlights whenever he played for us. Marginally better than that Spanish or Portugese chap we had for one League Cup at Yeovil or somewhere....Jesus, there were some embarassing moments when we were in the Ch'shit.

[villadelph]

Mark Bunn the character that he was! Good for dressing room spirit but think Olsen bit higher quality than that.

And to Villadelph
Already outlined the grounds to which he may overtake
I don't think he's better than Martinez as a goalkeeper though I'm not sure if he's better at kicking and passing which would be something.
But overall Olsen knows his role he's a steady number two or back up and if Martinez wasn't favoured or moved I would think we would have a replacement rather than relying on Olsen in the summer

That's all just a little too farfetch'd and like I said, you would see a Gerrard/Mings-style unrest if it were to happen.

Not sure why it would even be brought up, quite honestly. Its a recipe for instant unrest. Now, Martinez does have decent value and if he sold him in favor of another clear #1 than I understand.. but promoting Olsen to play 38 league matches a year while expecting to improve the clubs position in the table, no chance.

[Footy-Vill]

Mark Bunn the character that he was! Good for dressing room spirit but think Olsen bit higher quality than that.

And to Villadelph
Already outlined the grounds to which he may overtake
I don't think he's better than Martinez as a goalkeeper though I'm not sure if he's better at kicking and passing which would be something.
But overall Olsen knows his role he's a steady number two or back up and if Martinez wasn't favoured or moved I would think we would have a replacement rather than relying on Olsen in the summer

That's all just a little too farfetch'd and like I said, you would see a Gerrard/Mings-style unrest if it were to happen.

Not sure why it would even be brought up, quite honestly. Its a recipe for instant unrest. Now, Martinez does have decent value and if he sold him in favor of another clear #1 than I understand.. but promoting Olsen to play 38 league matches a year while expecting to improve the clubs position in the table, no chance.

Although I would disagree if ousted for Olsen I would follow the manager's and the new goalkeeper coach's opinions.

[FatSam]

Martinez is arguably our best player. Olsen has made clear why Sheffield United and Everton didn’t want him, and Roma.