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*Official* English Football Season 2014-15
- Thread starter GIMH
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BoyBrumby
Englishman
Sounds like Cobblers' awls to me.
I could get onboard with Brent finally (and deservedly) getting the arse, but the idea that canny operators would leave a lame duck manager in charge for the better part of 8 months whilst CL places and FA Cups were still to be won boggles the mind.
I could get onboard with Brent finally (and deservedly) getting the arse, but the idea that canny operators would leave a lame duck manager in charge for the better part of 8 months whilst CL places and FA Cups were still to be won boggles the mind.
Magrat Garlick
Rather Mad Witch
Disappointed you didn't mention Mail Online here
sledger
Spanish_Vicente
Would it really though? Don't get me wrong, I don't think Arsenal's current crop of keepers are worldbeaters, but I don't buy into the rhetoric going around that they're totally substandard and in dire need of replacement. There's not really enough evidence to support the view that Chesney and, especially, Ospina are categorically not up to task, and I'm not convinced that bringing in someone like Cech (who I rate fairly highly, but by no means do I think he's amazing) would drastically improve the team.
sledger
Spanish_Vicente
Yeah, I don't really disagree with any of this. He would be an upgrade, but not as substantial a one as some would have us all believe, mainly for the reasons you've stated.
Cabinet96
Hall of Fame Member
I think we need to upgrade, but I'm starting to get doubts Cech is the one. 33 today, and I know goalkeepers last a lot longer than outfielders, but you are occasionally reminded of why Chelsea were right to bring Courtois back to play in front of him.
Lloris and Leno are supposedly available around the 20m mark as well.
Lloris and Leno are supposedly available around the 20m mark as well.
Magrat Garlick
Rather Mad Witch
Not to be churlish but you got to wonder if getting kneed in the skull has an impact on his aging curve.
sledger
Spanish_Vicente
I've enjoyed his performances as well. He's not a Hollywood keeper who's really spectacular or flashy, but he's seemed calmed and assured, and has quietly been very effective from what I have seen of him. Certainly doesn't deserve all of the "he's ****e, bin him off and bring in someone better" flack that he's copped.
BoyBrumby
Englishman
Yup. I was ignoring the pachyderm in the vestibule, but I don't think he's ever been as commanding since Hunt (IIRC) cracked his noggin.
Cech's probably benefited from playing with Captain Racist who, for all the manifold and glaring flaws he has as a human being, is a genuinely dominating centre half when it comes to the box.
Should've deffo saved yer Swans' late winner.
