Dr Faustus Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 The much maligned but only essential position on the pitch- we can’t play without one. I remember Southall and Grobbelaar as a kid and being amazed with their agility, then Schmeichel with his power. My first shirt was a keeper shirt, and Felgate was my hero- later he was 1st team at Leigh when I was in 18s, so I trained with him weekly. My lad plays in net for an academy, district and county so I am a fully paid member of the goalkeepers union and know the highs and lows; let’s celebrate Favourite Bolton keeper- Jussi Favourite international keeper- Neuer Best saves- Branagan double save v Sheff Utd in 97/Jussi v Charlton in cup 01 Iconic moment- Branagan penalty save 95 play off save Icon- Higuita Anything stand out to anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted April 14 Moderators Share Posted April 14 Buffon is one of the greatest And Casiillas Probably make up the top 3 alongside neuer Certainly in the champions League era Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athywhite1958 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Jussi's double save from Andy Cole at Old Trafford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted April 14 Moderators Share Posted April 14 Jussi at hull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySanchez Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 7 minutes ago, Casino said: Jussi at hull Seconded The double save where he just claws it away after the first shot was deflected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySanchez Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Chilavert simply because he scored loads of free kicks and penalties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted April 14 Site Supporter Share Posted April 14 Jim McDonagh was my first hero so will say him as favourite keeper. Jussi's double penalty saves gave me most joy. Favourite international keeper was Shilton and that Colombian clown, Huigita or sommat like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter desperado Posted April 14 Site Supporter Share Posted April 14 Favourite Bolton keeper- Agree Jussi Best saves-Host of Jussi’s Hull, Man U, City stand out Iconic moment- Jussi’s double penalty save at Blackburn Icon- Dino Zoff I’ll add Best Keeper I’ve seen - Peter Schmeichel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySanchez Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Iconic moment - Jimmy Glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiggyStardust Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 in the bast saves category (Against us): Mike Stowell, banks like at Molineux, 94 ish. Craig Gordon, from a Zat Knight header at S-O-L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Outstanding monent. Late 60's/early 70's Jim McDonagh whilst a Rotherham player, putting the ball down for a goal-kick with the linesman frantically indicating it hadn't gone out. He walked away to run up for the kick & I THINK it was Byrom how ran up & plonked it into an unguarded goal. I'll admit my first thought wasn’t "get him signed". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWFC_LOVE Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Was ballboy behind the goal in the south stand 03/04. A notable mention to Rogerio Ceni appearing for a random friendly against Sao Paolo in November that season. Liked Paul Robinson best. Gave you the thumbs up everytime you gave him the ball. Went a long way for a 14 year old. Jussi used to get stroppy with me, as I always used to walk round the goal to give it him for a goal kick (as opposed to throwing it over the bar). Best part was being able to throw it to one of Youri or Jay Jay everytime we won a corner tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter RONNIE PHILLIPS Posted April 14 Site Supporter Share Posted April 14 Most iconic save.... Banks/Pele.... Montgomery /Lorimer..... Possibly best save I've seen, Seaman v Sheffield United FA Cup semi-final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Faustus Posted April 14 Author Share Posted April 14 Best save is a hard one for me tbh… Ter Stegen could have his own chapter worked out the lad might actually qualify for Germany on his mums side- he’s off to Poland on Tuesday as part of Premier League Holocaust Memorial; only two from each club going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Steejay Posted April 14 Site Supporter Share Posted April 14 1 hour ago, Dr. Feelgood said: Outstanding monent. Late 60's/early 70's Jim McDonagh whilst a Rotherham player, putting the ball down for a goal-kick with the linesman frantically indicating it hadn't gone out. He walked away to run up for the kick & I THINK it was Byrom how ran up & plonked it into an unguarded goal. I'll admit my first thought wasn’t "get him signed". It was Garry Jones. I was literally about 10 yards away in the Lever End, shouting out that the ref hadn’t given a goal kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 34 minutes ago, Steejay said: It was Garry Jones. I was literally about 10 yards away in the Lever End, shouting out that the ref hadn’t given a goal kick. We must have been stood very close. I was toward the front of the Lever End, about level with the left corner of the 6 yard box looking toward the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwfc2003 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 2 hours ago, Dr. Feelgood said: Outstanding monent. Late 60's/early 70's Jim McDonagh whilst a Rotherham player, putting the ball down for a goal-kick with the linesman frantically indicating it hadn't gone out. He walked away to run up for the kick & I THINK it was Byrom how ran up & plonked it into an unguarded goal. I'll admit my first thought wasn’t "get him signed". Garry Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underpants Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 I always remember this one. Grobbelaar was always one for creating a save so it looked great for the cameras. But this one against Man U was not. It was superb. Unfortunately i can only find it in slow motion and that takes away how good it actually was. 5:57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted April 14 Moderators Share Posted April 14 36 minutes ago, Underpants said: I always remember this one. Grobbelaar was always one for creating a save so it looked great for the cameras. But this one against Man U was not. It was superb. Unfortunately i can only find it in slow motion and that takes away how good it actually was. 5:57 One of my earliest football memories was my dad letting us stay up late for the 84 European Cup final and BG doing his wobbly leg routine to put players off in the shoot out https://youtu.be/YDn9xSZjThk?si=aK-4M6u4DxUhxJTx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Favourite Bolton keeper - Seamus - edges out Barry Siddall. Jussi was class but didn’t have to cope with the pitches that they did Favourite international keeper- Buffon Best saves- Jussi at Blackburn Iconic moment- Branagan vs Reading Icon- Schmeicel - took keeping to another level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted April 15 Site Supporter Share Posted April 15 Bet England’s number 1 enjoyed tonight’s game at The Bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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