Robin Olsen (The World's Number Two)

[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.

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.

No so.
And I explained the context as I expected Argentina to win the world cup
Martinez, too, has been told to rest and return later, according to Emery.
Garcia and Emery have now collaborated closely with Olsen, and he will be given the opportunity on Boxing Day.
He falls short of the mark, but he is selected on Boxing Day due to Martinez's world cup success. So yes he has been given an opportunity.

Nice try.

[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.

No so.
And I explained the context as I expected Argentina to win the world cup
Martinez, too, has been told to rest and return later, according to Emery.
Garcia and Emery have now collaborated closely with Olsen, and he will be given the opportunity on Boxing Day.
He falls short of the mark, but he is selected on Boxing Day due to Martinez's world cup success. So yes he has been given an opportunity.

Nice try.

Haha. The prognosticator of prognosticators now suggests his Olsen prediction for Boxing Day was down to Martinez winning the World Cup which he also predicted. I’ve read it all now.

[Sexual Ealing]

I think footy wins this one.

[cdbearsfan]

Game, set and match, Footy.

[brontebilly]

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.

No so.
And I explained the context as I expected Argentina to win the world cup
Martinez, too, has been told to rest and return later, according to Emery.
Garcia and Emery have now collaborated closely with Olsen, and he will be given the opportunity on Boxing Day.
He falls short of the mark, but he is selected on Boxing Day due to Martinez's world cup success. So yes he has been given an opportunity.

Well played, mate.

[ChicagoLion]

The Winner Takes it All.

[pauliewalnuts]

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.

No so.
And I explained the context as I expected Argentina to win the world cup
Martinez, too, has been told to rest and return later, according to Emery.
Garcia and Emery have now collaborated closely with Olsen, and he will be given the opportunity on Boxing Day.
He falls short of the mark, but he is selected on Boxing Day due to Martinez's world cup success. So yes he has been given an opportunity.

Have you ever considered entering politics?

[paul_e]

I think the word 'ahead' is a bit of a problem here. In no way is Olsen in the team 'ahead' of Martinez on Monday, he's in the team as cover for him.

Suggesting he'd play in this match is very different to the implication that he'd be in the team on merit that Fotty tried. Still it was a good atempt at rewriting history.

[cdbearsfan]

Nah, Footy called it.

[eamonn]

Come on Paul, it's Christmas, let the brain rest and show some Christmas goodwill to our Footy.

[Footy-Vill]

I think the word 'ahead' is a bit of a problem here. In no way is Olsen in the team 'ahead' of Martinez on Monday, he's in the team as cover for him.

Suggesting he'd play in this match is very different to the implication that he'd be in the team on merit that Fotty tried. Stills it was a good attempt at rewriting history.

In terms of match readiness, I foresaw him as being "ahead' of Martinez.
This is because Argentina and Martinez were expected to go deep, and Emi was not to return in time for Liverpool and Boxing day.

It's simply an opportunity for Olsen, which he and our coaches would undoubtedly prepare him for. He's nowhere near Martinez's level.
Though I believe Olsen's distribution leaves a lot to be desired, I'm hopeful that he can get through one or two games without giving up a goal due to his kicking.

Martinez's kicking and passing when in possession and dealing with pass backs does not impress me so much either.
To be clearer I'm not talking ball out of hand or goal kicks necessarily but I'm talking when he has to find a team-mate in the outfield  in when he has received a pass.
On that level, I still believe there isn't much of a difference because both don't appears to be ill at ease when getting pressed by opposition players when in possession of the ball at their feet.

The rest of the goalkeeping comparison in ability is undisputed, as we all know Emi is the best!

[wittonwarrior]

comparing the two is like having a voucher for Asda, their own brand or heinz.  Olsen is Sunday league standard .  Saying that I wouldn't pick him for the dog and gun personally

[UK Redsox]

https://sweden.postsen.com/sports/63590/Robin-Olsen-and-Jennifer-Falk-win-Goalkeeper-of-the-Year.html

Sweden’s goalkeeper of the year

[LukeJames]

I've also won West Wolverhamptons best Luke James, 38, dark hair, beer belly, size 9 feet, small sized penis award 2022.

[cdbearsfan]

You can't move for Villa silverware at the minute.