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Offline dave.woodhall

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Second best
« on: March 27, 2023, 10:43:58 PM »
Another epic from Dave Collett, who doesn't get paid by the word.

https://heroesandvillains.info/2023/03/27/second-best/

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Re: Second best
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2023, 09:18:16 AM »
Excellent read.

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Re: Second best
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2023, 04:24:02 PM »
Excellent read.

Agreed.

With regards to Enkleman, I can't think too badly of him despite his balls ups in the last two games you wanted him too, as I was at that West Ham game which was crucial and he was superb, as he was in other games too.

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Re: Second best
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2023, 01:26:47 PM »
Crikey. What a list that is.

Great read and sums up the situation pretty well. From the list over the years I liked Rimmer, Spink, Bosnich, James (until the Cup Final), Steer (that stare was epic) and now Martinez.

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Re: Second best
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2023, 01:43:32 PM »
Friedel was pretty good, but terrible at saving penalties.

I liked Sorensen, buy he lost his confidence after an error against Blues.

One of the worst Keepers we had was Schmeichel imo. Strangely he was a lot better after he'd left us.

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Re: Second best
« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2023, 01:44:56 PM »
Geoff Crudgington and Jake Findlay were both really good keeper.
Findlay was in the winning youth cup team with Brian Little, Keith Leonard and John Gidman. I really thought he was going to be our keeper for a few years.

Offline simon ward 50

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Re: Second best
« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2023, 02:13:21 PM »
Cracking read and great memories!

Offline Luffbralion

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Re: Second best
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2023, 09:16:55 PM »
I loved reading that!  I think we've had four outstanding goalkeepers;  Jimmy Rimmer, Nigel Spink, Bosnich and the great Emi.
It makes so much difference when you have a goalie who gives the defence, and the fans, confidence.

 


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