Welcome Guest [Log In] [Register]
Welcome to LiquidFootball. We hope you enjoy your visit.


You're currently viewing our forum as a guest. This means you are limited to certain areas of the board and there are some features you can't use. If you join our community, you'll be able to access member-only sections, and use many member-only features such as customizing your profile, sending personal messages, and voting in polls. Registration is simple, fast, and completely free.


Join our community!


If you're already a member please log in to your account to access all of our features:

Username:   Password:
Add Reply
Manuel Almunia tops Edwin Van Der Sar
Topic Started: May 3 2009, 02:40 AM (128 Views)
Homer
Member Avatar
I am the King
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Van Der Sar might have been voted GK of the season in the PFA team but for me that is not a true reflection on his goalkeeping. He only got into the PFA team because of his defence basically and when United went all those games without conceading a goal I think he only had to make half a dozen saves but incredibly he was the one getting all the credit. :greatpost: He had absolutely nothing to save or do against Arsenal but on a free kick he flapped at it missed the ball and smashed into his own team mate :cheers: that has been a big part of Edwins game this season. Dont get me wrong I think Van Der Sar is a great GK and is a legend in my eyes but he makes too many mistakes thats why I think Almunia is a better GK at this moment in time.
Posted Image
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
ManYou
Member Avatar
Thierry Henry
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
VDS is a top keeper, not as good as he once was and true he does flap at a lot of crosses. I don't think there's been any goalkeeper that's really shone this season and I think the main reason VDS got voted into the PFA team was mainly due to the records he broke.

Almunia has gone about his business very well this season and has been solid even though in contrast to VDS, he has a less convincing defence in front of him.

Catching crosses and punching them away to safety has been the main problem for Edwin this season but I don't think he will have too much of that to do against Arsenal, at least I hope not. Arsenal will as usual play some nice slick passes and they'll have to get by our defenders to really trouble him, unless he's beaten by a great long range effort which could very well happen.
Posted Image
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
goslow
No Avatar
Liam Ridgewell
[ *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Homer
May 3 2009, 02:40 AM
Van Der Sar might have been voted GK of the season in the PFA team but for me that is not a true reflection on his goalkeeping. He only got into the PFA team because of his defence basically and when United went all those games without conceading a goal I think he only had to make half a dozen saves but incredibly he was the one getting all the credit. :greatpost: He had absolutely nothing to save or do against Arsenal but on a free kick he flapped at it missed the ball and smashed into his own team mate :cheers: that has been a big part of Edwins game this season. Dont get me wrong I think Van Der Sar is a great GK and is a legend in my eyes but he makes too many mistakes thats why I think Almunia is a better GK at this moment in time.
:thumbsup: good point well made.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
woodbine2
Member Avatar
Liam Ridgewell
[ *  *  *  *  *  * ]
almunia will never be better than vds.the man is a goalkeeping legend
Posted Image
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Phil
Member Avatar
YNWA
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Van der sar isnt even in the top 5 goalkeepers this season
Posted Image
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
goslow
No Avatar
Liam Ridgewell
[ *  *  *  *  *  * ]
woodbine2
May 3 2009, 08:47 AM
almunia will never be better than vds.the man is a goalkeeping legend
was a great keeper,isnt now.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
DaGunners
Member Avatar
Danny Dyer
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Almunia has definitely been better than both VDS and Reina this season, but Given has been better than all 3.
I am soft.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Artrun
Member Avatar
Francesco
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
DaGunners
May 3 2009, 01:17 PM
Almunia has definitely been better than both VDS and Reina this season, but Given has been better than all 3.
Fantastic shout :thumbsup:

Top 5 keepers this season (not really in order): Given, Reina, Almunia, VDS, Schwarzer
Posted Image
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Homer
Member Avatar
I am the King
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Your clueless woodbine
Posted Image
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
woodbine2
Member Avatar
Liam Ridgewell
[ *  *  *  *  *  * ]
almunia will never reach the heights that vds reached
Posted Image
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Homer
Member Avatar
I am the King
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
No maybe not but he is a better GK at this moment in time.
Posted Image
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
DaGunners
Member Avatar
Danny Dyer
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
woodbine2
May 3 2009, 03:42 PM
almunia will never reach the heights that vds reached
VDS will never reach the heights Casillas has.

Jeez, this is fun :greatpost:
I am soft.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Fluke
Member Avatar
COYS!
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
I have to agree with Homer, VDS only got it because of his defence. There have been better keepers in the bottom half who have been brilliant but because they don't have a good defence they leak more goals.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
goslow
No Avatar
Liam Ridgewell
[ *  *  *  *  *  * ]
not really on topic but i think it would be terrible if he plays for england.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
1 user reading this topic (1 Guest and 0 Anonymous)
« Previous Topic · General Football · Next Topic »
Add Reply