Who is Aston Villa's greatest ever goalkeeper?

[WarszaVillan]

1. Martinez
2. Rimmer
3. Bosnich

Spink was great, not just for that night but as our keeper for many years. However, he had many weaknesses, not least with crosses and commanding his area. During his time he lost his place to a number of pretenders (Poole, Day, Butler...) although saw them all off until Bosnich took over.

[gpbarr]

i think the vote reflects the average age of the H&V crowd - for me, Jimmy Rimmer will always be number 1 on my tee sheet. A legend

[PeterWithesShin]

Rimmer was great, rarely threw one in, also rarely did a worldie. Emi has that something extra though. It's not just the saves, it's the aura. He's already beaten some players before they even shoot.

[Halfway to Moseley]

It’s Martinez.

At his best, without doubt the best goalkeeper in the world. And therefore probably the only time in living memory that the best player in the world in their position played for Aston Villa.

You could make a case for peak McGrath - but even then you had the likes of Baresi, Maldini and AC Milan-era Desailly knocking around.

[Aldridge Villa]

It’s Martinez.

At his best, without doubt the best goalkeeper in the world. And therefore probably the only time in living memory that the best player in the world in their position played for Aston Villa.

You could make a case for peak McGrath - but even then you had the likes of Baresi, Maldini and AC Milan-era Desailly knocking around.

Think reference to “at his best” speaks volumes. Too many mistakes for my liking overall. Very good keeper but behind Rimmer and Bosnich for me.

[saunders_heroes]

It’s Martinez.

At his best, without doubt the best goalkeeper in the world. And therefore probably the only time in living memory that the best player in the world in their position played for Aston Villa.

You could make a case for peak McGrath - but even then you had the likes of Baresi, Maldini and AC Milan-era Desailly knocking around.

Think reference to “at his best” speaks volumes. Too many mistakes for my liking overall. Very good keeper but behind Rimmer and Bosnich for me.

All keepers make mistakes, including Rimmer and Bosnich.

[HK Villan]

+1 for Jimmy Rimmer.  Always inspired confidence between the sticks and made so many incredible saves. 

I remember the feeling of trepidation when he waved at the bench in Rotterdam to come off, but even that worked out well because I'm not sure his arms were long enough or had Spink's telescopic extensions to stop that shot from Rummenigge.

[Ian.]

It’s Martinez.

At his best, without doubt the best goalkeeper in the world. And therefore probably the only time in living memory that the best player in the world in their position played for Aston Villa.

You could make a case for peak McGrath - but even then you had the likes of Baresi, Maldini and AC Milan-era Desailly knocking around.

Think reference to “at his best” speaks volumes. Too many mistakes for my liking overall. Very good keeper but behind Rimmer and Bosnich for me.

All keepers make mistakes, including Rimmer and Bosnich.

If any of our former keepers had to endure t he style of play we do today, which is edge of seat stuff in and around your area, they’d be riddled with mistakes. All the things we were taught, do not play across the goal mouth, playing to the centre half even though he’s surrounded etc. risk and reward. Image Bosnian today!

[TonyD]

Emi hasn’t single handily saved his way to us winning the European Cup. Yet.
So until he does it will be Spinksie.