Tomasz Kuszczak has revealed that he has plans to replace Edwin Van der Sar at the end of the season as Manchester United’s number one.
“I know I have not got the biggest name in the world but, and I don’t want this to sound arrogant, I think I am good enough,” he said. “I have talked to the boss a few times and he said we will see what happens at the end of the season and I know that in the meantime if I get a chance I have to play well because that is the only way I am going to impress him. If the club decide I am not good enough for them then I will have to go somewhere else. If Sir Alex Ferguson decides at the end of the season I am not good enough then I will look for another club. Everything is open now. I am realistic about my situation. It would not frighten me to take over as Edwin’s successor. Why should it? I am not new here. I have been on the bench because I have been waiting for my chance not because I didn’t think I was good enough to be number one. I have been very patient and I think it is worth waiting for your chance here. I think I deserve my chance to spend some time on the pitch because I have been so patient. If I play for this club long-term then I will be really happy because that has always been my dream. I came to Manchester to try to be a top goalkeeper here for many years like my idol Peter Schmeichel.”
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He’s a great shot stopper but that’s not enough, Edwin is more of a sweeper at times for us and his calmness on the ball makes our back four more confident end of the day if your keeper can’t kick under pressure your fucked and he can’t kick under pressure
I’ve said it before, but I wouldn’t be surprised if PIG stayed and we didn’t buy another goalie. If that’s the case, I hope he doesn’t Ben Foster his opportunity at succeeding VDS over a long period of time…
Train my dear paduan. That’s the only way to get the #1 shirt. Comfortable on the ball, comfortable in the air – both lacking badly at the moment.
Interesting. Self-belief is an important part of being a goalkeeper. And he seems to have that, unlike Ben Flopster.
However, as a fan, when you just always feel a bit nervous having a player between the sticks, you have to say he’s probably not the right man for the job. At the moment, I just don’t feel entirely comfortable when Kuszczak is between the sticks.
Perhaps this is just because he’s never had a run of games where he’s bene able to really prove himself, but I don’t see him as a Utd No 1 unfortunately. It will be interesting to see who gets given that shirt next year. Him, Lindegaard, or A N Other?
Simply not good enough. Would rather we just sold him now.
I think, he deserves a shot to prove himself, calmness and organizing a defence comes with age, experience and playing time.
Young goalkeepers are hardly ever calming influences on their defenders.
I agree with Ndiddy.
He’s not dominant in the area and looks lost/flaps most of the time with crosses. Great shot stopper but def not our next number one.
I wouldn’t call 28 young. Okay, keepers mature later but by 28 you’ve either got it or you haven’t, and he hasn’t.
Sometimes Kus can get caught out of position and sometimes he is also prone to flapping at crosses/corners. He’s been here for a while now – Fergie’s known to reward loyalty. So who knows?
But he must command his area well and inspire confidence in the defenders.
Deserves a chance if anything. Tottenham will be a test for him, very attacking!
He is brave and has fantastic reflexes. But, he is really poor with his distribution, I’d say worse than Foster.
@costas
ure a verb master!
Sell PIG
Sign unknown Italian goalkeeper
Wait didn’t we do that once…
for me he’s not good enough but with more playing time who knows,have to agree with some of the other lads vds ability with his feet gives us another defender,in todays game this is very important.i watch kuszczak he always seems to play smaller than he is,at 6′ 3″ should dominate the penalty box but plays more like a 5′ 11″ goalie at times
I don’t think any other goalkeeper who would have been instead of Kuszczak (did i type it right? yea) would be able to match VDS’s skills and experience. VDS was a huge relief after the “Howard and Caroll era” so it’s gonna take Tomasz a lot to be his successor. Agree with the first post, he’s no good under pressure. Whenever the ball goes back to him while having pressure from the opposing team’s forward, my heartbeats go faster until he kicks it away … and then a throw in for the opponent for sure -.-
He’s right when he says he deserves a chance at least after being so patient….I mean what would it do to other goalkeepers and reserve players if after waiting for 4-5 years patiently, they are not even given a chance….a bit similar to Eikrem’s situation I feel
I believe he should be given a chance, but when given it’s up to him to proof that he is the man for the job. Fergie will give him that chance as he did with Foster and I sincerely hope that Kit Kat can show he is the goalie he claims to be.
Kus is at a very good age for a goalie and his best years are probably ahead of him. The real question as some have said, is if he can improve aspects like his kicking or how commanding he is in crosses. But he is a very good reflex goalie. I remember a top class save in the friendly against Valencia last summer.
@only one
Thanks, but Ben is the one we should give the credit to.
I really hope he is given a chance.. Just look at his reaction on the bench every time United score. He really feels he is part of the club.
And anyway, if we’re going to buy another goalie, why did we get Lindegaard anyway? The only reason to have two aspiring goalkeepers is if Sir Alex plans to give them a chance to fight for VDS’s place.
@Red Devil
Hi mate. Yeah, I can see where he is coming from too. THe question is if a club like UNited can take a risk like that. Foster was right when he said that things at United are cutthroat. And if we decide to sign another goalkeeper, I wonder what Kus will decide to do. WIll he decide to fight for his place or will he decide to leave?
i feel he is good enough.. should give him a run next season and see how he goes
He has to be given an honest look – based on the fact that he has been loyal for the last five years. he has not committed too many mental errors – hasgiven up a few penalties – including a soft against Pompey in the FA Cup.
war of goal keepers………………….
adler, lindegaard, kuszack in a battle to replace the great VDS……………..
but imo kuszack lacks it to be no.1
I think he is to VDS what VDG was to Schmeichal, an able deputy, but good, not great. But he has earned his shot at our #1 shirt on merit. When it comes to goalies it’s important not to get suckered in by the cow in the other field, as the gaffer might say.
He’s a great shotstopper but that’s it.
Despite his poor skills with his feet under pressure it’s not the thing that annoys me the most.
He lacks that presence of a worldclass Goalkeeper like van der Sar or Schmeichel.
@Costas
hey there mate…..I believe if United sign another keeper, it’s a clear signal that they dont think Kuszczak is good enough, and therefore he should quit. I definitely would if i was in his position. I mean If the club didn’t think I was good enough, why keep me waiting for 5 years…. Also he has played in big games before, cup games Champions league games, he deserves a chance.
United let Foster go last year and preferred to keep Kuszczak…i think it said something….lets see how it develops….I mean if United buy De Gea or neuer for 15-20 mn, its not to keep them on the bench is it? SO its curtains for PIG unless he is content to just stay No.2 forever like Rubens barrichello!
he deserves a chance but he shouldnt get one we cant afford having a sketchy keeper again, and when i see him in goal i immediately get a little nervous where as when Schmeichel and VDS were/are in goal i dont think we’ll concede at all, Kuz doesnt have the “presence” required to be a keeper at this club or at any club in Europe b/c he seems to shy and awkward and doesnt look the part imo
With an attitude like that I’d like to see him succeed but I’m not convinced. You can argue that he needs a run in the side but he’s never been anything other than a decent shot stopper from what I’ve seen. His feet aren’t great, his positioning leaves much to be desired, he doesn’t dominate the box, he doesn’t come confidently for crosses. There isn’t anything in particular that stands out about Kuszczak to my eyes though I’d love him to prove me wrong and save United the trouble of having to buy a new Edwin. Admittedly, I’ve seen little of many of the goalie’s we’ve been linked with lately but I get the feeling that they’re getting better by not being here if you get my drift: That is, because we dont see them regularly we’re being led to believe they’re all Schmeichel’s when actually they’re good goalkeepers but little more…
Honestly he hasnt been bad in the last three games he started.He has talent without a doubt but whether he can be united’s #1 golie i aint sure.
I think he will be a goner in the summer.I say this because if he was that great then he would have been picked above ben last season.He is just a hit and miss keeper which united absolutely dont need.
Eventhough he said i am not arrogant but he did sound a bit arrogant in this interview.He will get enough chances this season and one mistake he will be out.He needs to perform extraordinarily to be our #.I hope he does prove himself.
He was not impress and the best at this moment…
but i think should give him a chance to prove himself like what Alex do for Ben Foster.
Everybody deserve a chance to prove himself..
Havent got much time save to say I really like Thomas as a bloke. Great personality. Who knows. Perhaps he COULD be our next number one but his distribution is poor but can be worked on. I really do not think we will get another keeper. Lets at least wait and see what Limdergaard is like.
have to say little bit of self pity there,you have to be good enough to get a chance not just because putting in time.when he joined probably thought vds would be retired by now,the fact that sir alex is telling him we’ll see what happens isn’t a vote of confidence thats for sure.
Local Prominence Or Global Dominance?
http://www.theunitedreligion.com/2011/01/local-prominence-or-global-dominance.html
he should be given a chance just like Smalling, Chica, etc. We wont know if he doesnt. Most of us berate the media but you still eat their bait. The media was talking of the Sunderland guy and some here got into the bandwagon. Then there was Bale, some belived the reports. You judge him so harshly. VDS had the same problem where he didnt command the area at Fulham and he got dropped while there before he returned to be number 1. Tomas will find his confidence to start shouting etc. I havent seen him put a foot wrong since he has played these couple of games. Last season he got a chance but we didnt have any defense. He knows what is required at the club and all this time he has been patient. I havent seen the flapping you have mentioned but there is also improvement. What I can say he is solid from my view.
Whenever VDS is out I get twitchy.Though not so much lately when Thomaz is in,still not 100% confident but at least I’m not crapping myself as I always was when Forster played.Thomaz may well be the successor and if he’s between the sticks vs Spurs it’s as good a time as any to show his mettle.
He is a great keeper when you need someone to make a quick reaction save BUT his positioning and decision making skills leave alot to be desired. He often seems to be slightly out of position which causes issues and see’s him caught out, especially on crosses. And he makes the wrong decisions and seems to second guess himself when he has to come off his line so.
They are shortcomings that elsewhere he could get away with but at the level we play at we can’t afford a number 1 like that
If he screws up at Spurs, I’d expect a lot of these comments to be reversed and PIG will be the new scape goat, following on from Evans, Gibson and JOS. Great number two, but I don’t think he’ll succeed VDS. If Lindegaard is the real deal, he’ll be Edwin’s long term replacement.
has anything new happened on the Adler front?? ive been warming up to the idea of having a big German in goal, and really who’s heard of a terrible german GK???
well like him personally or not, tot what he juz said was a fair statement. let’s see how things turn out then. any opportunity, thomas really need to grap with both hand & feet!
There will be a vacancy here soon, er I mean at Birmingham soon – bloody hell where did I drop the tippex
http://www.marca.com/2011/01/12/futbol/equipos/real_madrid/1294849128.html
For those who dont read Spanish the long and the short of it is, according to Marca who are as close to Florentino Perez as any newspaper, Chicharito is on a 3 man shortlist of players Real want to make their new number 9. However, United have warned them we wont even consider any bid lower than 50 million euros and so Marca are saying the chances of him going to Madrid are more remote than the other 2 players on Perez’s shortlist.
My question: Why the hell wont they leave our players alone?
Well written hammons(did you disable comments?)
Seriously guys i think he deserves some kind of chance
after all the decision lies with SAF
Them banks in Spain, do Madrid a great turn, don’t they? I think they see United as an easy touch, we keep selling them our players. It’s time to stand up to the cunts, and say, bugger off!
Re: his comments: I guess for a club like United, you really dont get chances for patience, you get them for performance. Though he is good, we need the best in that department as has been seen over the years.
I think next 2 years are gonna be rebuilding process once Scholes, Giggs, VDS and the likes retire. Tinkering with midfield to give experience and develop young players is one thing, but to “develop” players in between the posts would mean giving away unnecessary goals which a club of United’s calibre just cannot afford! So my vote is for buying a top GK and developing Lindegaard/Amos for the future.
I am sick of reading bullshit how bad Kuszczak is.
Have you seen Lindegaard/Adler during proper match or just Youtube clips? Then list their few weaknesses or shut up.
No one is perfect. Even Schmeichel and VDS.
Costas, Red Devil – i think he has one year left on his contract so i doubt he will stay for another year unless given the prolonged one.
He deserves the chance but from what i’ve seen he isn’t good enough.
It’s a difficult call, thankfully we’ve Fergie making the decisions and he gets them right more often than not. Kusz seems a good keeper, as everyone has mentioned, but I don’t think anyone’s convinced he’s the man to replace VDS. Perhaps it’s the bad experience of replacing PS that has us all biting out nails anytime Kusz/Foster/Amos stepped between the posts.
I think the lad definitely deserves a chance, but reading Adler’s come get me speech the other day, I find it hard to ignore. It may be unfair on Kusz, but game-time is number one in the development of a keeper and the likes of Adler would walk straight onto the field with lots of experience and recent game-time.
Will be interesting watching it unfold in the coming months.
You know whenever I watch him, I have a better feeling than I’ve had with Barthez, Howard, Carroll or Foster. He has a commanding presence which is very similar to The Great Dane and his shotstopping ability is very good and if I were to judge him by that alone I would say he is good enough to replace Edwin and he can only get better with playing time and experience. However, as has been said, his confidence in crosses and back passes are both lacking at the moment. But he still has a lot of time to learn that from VDS, so we’ll just have to see.
I’d rather have Sir Alex give Kusczak, Lindergaard and Amos a chance rather than sign someone new immediately before they even get a chance to prove themself. That is definitely not how we do things here. But if they show they’re not good enough, then we have to replace them ASAP rather than let another Carroll or Barthez happen.
he is rigfht he deserves his chanced, but if he thinks he is good enough to be our first choice keeper, he is talking out of his ass. He is a good backup keeper, not good enough to play for united week in week out
I like Kuzscak and like many I’d not be disappointed if we started with him and Lindegaard next season. Edwin’s boots are big ones to fill, but I think it’s fair to say that he has had his best years with us and his experience and all round game is his biggest asset. When you get a chance at United you either grab it with both hands and let the confidence build (VDS, Schmeichel) or you let the enormity of the task get the better of you and spend the whole time waiting for your next cock up (Foster, Howard).
Kuszcak has never looked like a nervous ninny in goal for us so I hope that he would take his opportunity if it arrives.
Confidence with crosses and using his feet will only really come with playing games and I think he at least deserves a run of a few games.
I have to disagree though with comments that he is always flapping and lacks composure, I think he’s always done OK when called upon and has been loyal and dependable… maybe that’s just me though!
off topic but i heard we’re going after Yoann Gourcuff again, anyone know anything about that???
He is right, stuck around for 5 years, never spoken out of place and with all the talk of a new keeper coming in he is worried. To spend a huge chuck of your career as back up goal keeper waiting for a shot then realizing we must be signing someone else must be demoralising.
Give him a season, he’s better than most the keepers we have had since schmeichal.
Yeah, It’s bullshite!
That comment was for Justin lol.
I keeop hearing Gourcuff, but he’s always looked bollocks when I’ve seen him play
@willierednut
i hope so, he hasnt looked to great the few times ive seen him and we could do much better for an attacking mid than him
Fair pt. to him. He has been patient, no doubt about that, and whenever he has been called upon, has done a good job, if an unspectacular one. The thing is, just like any other position, GKs also need a run of matches. Whats more difficult for them is dislodging the incumbent alpha male. Think of it, Evra is pushing 30, in another 2-3 years, Fabio will be snapping at his heels. Giggsy still does a job, but he cant be first choice. VDS is 40, he looks good for another couple of years. Add to that the fact that GK is a high risk job, you cant really blood someone. Unless you are in the top 3 in the world, you are always going to struggle to break in the first xi of a top club. If he leaves, I’ll thank him and wish him luck. I just wish we could wrap up the league with like, 8 games to spare, and give a run out to the likes of Gibson, Obertan, PIG, and some of the reserves:)
Well, Tomek is still making progress, last season he was very solid (his best form since arrival) and I hope he will be much better this season. He’s a big guy and should play in similar way to Schmeikes. However, he will never be as good as The Dane…
Quick stats:
Last season P14 W11 D0 L3 GC10 (1×7 3×1) CS6
This season P7 W5 D1 L1 GC8 (4×1 2×1 1×2) CS 3
TOTAL P21 W16 D1 L4 GC18 CS9
Three games when he conceded more than one goal:
WHU(A) 0-4 Def: O’Sh – Eva – Sma – Fab
Scunthrope (A) 5-2 Def : Bro – Ferd – Sma – Raf
Fulham (A) 0-3 Def: Fle – DeL – Car – Evr
Tomek was also between the sticks when United beat Wolfsburg 3-1, with memorable defense line: Park – Fletch – Carrick – Evra
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He well deserves a shot. 3 or 4 years he’s sat about waiting. Has barely had a decent run in the side at all. Hes obviously as loyal as they come and 28 is nothing for a goal keeper. I’d say after being edwins understudy he’s learnt a few things too. Give the boy a shot instead of writing him off.
he is just anothe roy carrol. An ok keeper but can cost you’re team allot of pts
Bigphil – Hi mate. Yeah havent seen Gourcoff do fuck all. What is it with these “flavour of the month” players? Its fucking daft. People were screaming for Scneider (who I do think is decent) after lets be honest ONE great season, suddenly those cries have simmered down. People get HUGE reputations on the back of fuck all.
As for Thomaz did anyone REALLY feel that nervous when he played last season after Ben’s bollox up? I didn’t. He had some fucking good games. I like the bloke but as I say cannot wait to see Lindergaards debut tonight.
Plss buy tiabi … lol
Tomasz Kuszczak deserves a chance just like anyone else. He has been patient and seems to have the right attitude. He is young for a goal keeper and if VDS stays on to coach him then I can’t see why he can’t make it.
Agree about not being able to afford to have a bad goal keeper as number 1 for a consistently long time. Howard, Taibi, et al come to mind and still give me shivers down my spine. Remember the Barthez and Brown combination against Deportivo a while back?!
Also the different variations of spelling Peter Schmeichel on this thread are well funny…! You all watch Coronation Street don’t yah?! Ha.
That’s why you’re best to sticking to the great dane lol.
@King Eric
Spot on. Its funny how some of our lot want instant success from players. Seem to have forgot that for the most part United have a history of producing players and complimenting those players with some transfers here and there. We don’t buy World Class players. We make them.
I for one get much more pleasure and satisfaction watching a player who may not be the best, but under SAF and the United system grows in to a better player. That is the United Way. Love it.
I’m not worried anymore when vdS’s out injured – and that’s a big compliment for Tom! It wasn’t the case when Foster was playing …. I guess if Tom was English/British, it would be a lot easier for him!
We need Tomaz to grab the games he gets by the balls and show us he is the man. I have always said I believe he could do it. BUT I AM SORRY, pulling the “PATIENCE CARD” will not do it for me.
Just like past number two’s, he has got to take his chances. He has done fine in his games this year but he has’t made the case that we should bench VDS for the privalage of watching Kusz play.
The last 3, games he has one shut out and let in one goal each in the other 2. One of those goals was a screamer that he was not at fault. The other was a bit more debatable, maybe VDS gets it, maybe he doesn’t. In any event, we won the lot so the final analysis is that Kusz did his part. But can’t forget that he was in goal for our 4-0 exit from the Carling Cup at the hands of West Ham. What I would like to see is some more stones from the lad. He needs to come out of his shell and work with defense. Someone should send him some Schmeichel tapes. Might do a trick.
OFF TOPIC: interesting read on the history of the Wastelands. 3M a year to Manchester from a lot who pays Roche Santa Cruz 20M to sit on the bench. Hmmmm, whoever said the Council arn’t Shitty fans is lying.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-city/8257210/How-Manchester-City-won-the-stadium-lottery.html
I’m not sure I buy into this line of “I’ve been waiting for five years…” OK, loyalty should be rewarded, but only to a point. It’s also been an opportunity — a good opportunity, five years’ worth – to learn and adapt and gain experience and prove himself. He may have waited five years; it’s equally valid to say “we’ve invested five years”. Likewise, he could argue that he hasn’t many first-team opportunities in that time; but again, I would counter that he’s always had the opportunity to push VDS aside and *claim* the number one spot, and hasn’t done so. These are not tenured positiions that we’re talking about.
Talking confidence is one thing, but I’m not sure he plays all that confidently. That may be just the pressure of wanting to make the most of it.
A decision needs to be made at the end of this season. If he can’t claim the number 1 spot, I wouldn’t blame him for leaving. But of all the positions on our team, I can’t help feeling this is maybe the most critical. We have never done well with an “ordinary” goalie.
For me PIG should leave – if we buy a keeper to replace Edwin, I’d like to see Adler.
If SAF does decide to stay with Anders & Ben – why not, so be it.
Its not enough to be a good stopper, in every position at UTD you to offer something extra thats what makes us so good. The PIG is a decent player but his distribution remains poor and thats what marks him down longterm, as for SAF saying lets see what happens at the end of the season, he means dont rock the boat till I’ve signed someone.
I think he will get his deserved chance. He didn’t dash on Lindegaard’s arrival, which says a lot about his belief – in United and himself. He hasn’t looked any bit nervous like Ben Flopster. Yes, he still needs to improve, but didn’t Van Der Sar have his best years with us?
VDS wasn’t a perfectionist when he joined us, but earned his status at United, and I don’t see any reason why Kus would be denied such an opportunity.
i think he’s a really good number two but to be number one at united you need to be one of the best goalies in the world and right now i don’t think he is. I don’t think lindegaard is right. i think you need a goalie who is proven like van der sar was in 2005 especially these days when there is so much scrutuiny on goalkeepers. Even goalies like cech and reina are given alot stick from time time. Ideally i would have reina
Kuszczak would be an automatic number 1 in a mid-table team. Congrat’s to him for hanging around and even more kudo’s for showing that he has self belief.
The issue is, if you want to be the number 1 goalkeeper at Manchester United you need to be AT THE VERY LEAST one of the best on the planet.
The question, is Kuszczak one of the best keepers on the planet?
We can’t afford to have a promising keeper coming in to replace Van der Sar, we need the finished article. With the experience Lindegaard has, there is no way he is the finished article.
If I had to draw up a list detailing Sir Fergie’s most important signings it would have Schmeichel and Van der Sar in the top five.
I just hope that this summer Sir Fergie signs the best keeper that is available. If he goes looking for ‘value’ we could end up in the same boat as we were in that period between Schmeichel and Van der Sar.
@Troy as much as i want to give Kus a chance, you are 100% correct. SAF must have the belief that Kus has the potential to be the best GK in the world if he wants to give Kus a chance.
Tomasz is calling out because he heard Lindegard talking up his Red blood.
A good solution is Kuszszak can be a new Wesley Brown. Or John O’Shea.
Lots of medals, plenty of games, he will play a key role in the squad, and in the evolution of the team. In the next 12 years he will live the dream that is Manchester United.
He is a sensible lad that doesn’t let us down. He stays. He is a keeper.
I think Fergie should consult the following people:
Eric Steele
Rio Ferdinand
Edwin van der Sar
Peter Schmeichel
Nemanja Vidic
Jonny Evans
Chris Smalling
If they all believe in Kuszczak, then I believe in him.
The body language of the defence, however, is not as positive when he is around, and for a club like United, where the goalie and defence are the foundation of trophies, then that is just not good enough.
That’s not The United Way.
He’s been impressive, I thought. Deserves a chance.
To all you idiots (hypocrites). Who would have thought that Flecher would be a first choice??? Who would think the same of Evra and Vidic???? How about Rafael????????
Give him a chance….if he’s good enough he will take it!!!!!!!
And then you will sing his name!!!!!
The notorious PIG? It was all a dream, used to think, big Edwin was on a different football team.
Arsenal would be happy to have a keeper as good as Kuszczak
Arsenal have Chesney Hawkes coming through.
We need to get rid of him asap
He deserves a chance..excellent shot stopper. Has been patient unlike Flopster who moaned even with the chances he had and was treated as Royalty since he was English.
No Goal keeper in this world is consistently commanding in the air..they have their off days and good days.
Distribution can be bettered.. once he gets match time.
DavidB7 says:
To all you idiots (hypocrites). Who would have thought that Flecher would be a first choice??? Who would think the same of Evra and Vidic???? How about Rafael????????
Give him a chance….if he’s good enough he will take it!!!!!!!
And then you will sing his name!!!!!
Its not hypocritical, his distribution just isnt good enough any I’d like to see you make up a song with his name in it
I’ll repeate my question to everyone who’s moaning about Kuszczak’s abilities to be No 1 and prospects of having Lindegard/Adler/…(pick who you want):
Have you seen Lindegaard/Adler/… during proper match or just Youtube clips? Then list their few weaknesses or shut up.
StatesideAussie
I owe you a reply! Only now uncovered your message during an unrelated search.
http://therepublikofmancunia.com/stats-minutes-per-goal-for-rooney-carroll-berb-tevez-drogba-chicharito/#comment-256869
Wolfe Tone it really is you!
“if I am rightly informed very great atrocities have been committed on both sides, but that does not at all diminish my regret; for a fair and open war I was prepared; if that has degenerated into a system of assassination, massacre, and plunder I do again most sincerely lament it.”
Tom is a quality keeper, he knows what it takes to be Uniteds #1 as he has been with the club for over 5 years. He should be given a chance, and im pretty sure that he would do quite well.
Ive said it before, and ill say it again, the only reason Foster was chosen before Tom when VDS was injured is coz Foster is ENGLISH (FOSTER WAS ALWAYS CRAP!!!)
IMHO Fergie was under pressure from FA and the public to play Foster, he was portrayed by the English and the media as something he never was…..
Tom is a quality keeper, he knows what it takes to be Uniteds #1 as he has been with the club for over 5 years. He should be given a chance, and im pretty sure that he would do quite well.
Ive said it before, and ill say it again, the only reason Foster was chosen before Tom when VDS was injured is coz Foster is ENGLISH (FOSTER WAS ALWAYS CRAP!!!)
IMHO Fergie was under pressure from FA and the public to play Foster, he was portrayed by the English and the media as something he never was…..
Am with Wolfe Tone.
If he was English he would have gotten the spot. Some are saying he should have pushed VDS form number one why cant Chicharito pushed Rooney out coz he has scored and strikers get judged on goals. Berba is always dispensable to some of you but not Roo. Anderson was written off now everyone is raving about him. Smalling was written off but now they are saying otherwise. The German keeper is being tauted as the best but wasnt Veron the pass master before he came. For a keeper to be commanding he has to get to know the defense and have some chemistry. Right now whenever he gets a chance he is thinking of not considing and etc so its highly unlikely that he can shout at Vidic or Rio. Authority is earned and give him a consistent run and lets see if all the naysayers wont be back here. Best in the world my foot, was Peter the best or someone unknown, the only high profile keeper was Barthez.. Van Der Sar cost just 2m, is that a fee for the best keeper in the world? Get off your high horses.
Why didnt Lindergaard play last night? He said the night before he was? Wes now dumped to the reserves.
Im sure the PIG will stay as I dont believe even if Fergie signs another keeper he will go with just two, two that have never played a game for the club.
Is the PIG good enough to be United No1, I don’t think so. Has he got safe hands YES, Is he a good shot stopper YES, does he save or get close to everything YES, is he improving year in year out YES. Why do I say no, simple he’s timid. Any 6+ footer that is quiet, uncontrolling and is unassuming will never be good enough to be Manchester Uniteds No1.
Schmeichel – loud and dominant = Success
Taibi – quiet (as well as a clown) = Failure
Bosnich – great shot stopper (terrible kicker), quiet = Failure
Barthez – great shot stopper, quiet = Failure
Howard – great shot stopper, quiet (at United but has got better at Everton – more dominant) = Failure
PIG see above = Failure
Les Sealey not the greatest keeper but noisy = Success
Leighton quiet and timid = Failure
VDS noisey and commanding = Success.
There you have it, if the keeper doesnt shout, hes shit.
Green is a garbage keeper that lets in some of the tamest of shots but can pull off a wonder save earns his place through dominance and noise. Hart is noisey and will be one of the worlds best (sad to say). By dominating your box, telling defenders of impending danger and marshalling the midfielders to help result in fewer attempts on your own goal. That is a good start in trying to stem the flow of goals conceded.
Kuzs has the right atitude . U do not want your gk to say im just number 2 and thats all ,no ambition.
Besides we have seen his confidence or temperemant improve . I pray if he or Vds plays this weekend they be brilliant and keep us safe.