And, we're off.....2016/17

[Fish]

Very tough question and in all honesty I can't decide.

However going back to Courtois I think Peter Cech is a better keeper, he has more presence and commands his box more. Sadly these days post Schmeichael there aren't ANY keepers that command their boxes.

Think my best all time keeper was Neville Southall when he was at Everton. A real presence who commanded his box and help them win the title in the 80's

I think Ed De Goey was a huge presence in our goal and was a massive step up from the previous keepers we endured, I also think when Cudicini first arrived he commanded his box well and was a huge favorite at the bridge before he started to get a bit erratic and was rightly replaced by Peter, who like you, I rate higher than Courtois, his (Cechs) clean sheets throughout 2004/5 is legendary IMO, 10 on the belt and 24 in the season are both in the history books, he also has the most recorded clean sheets standing currently around 186 (162 at CFC) and will no doubt be the first keeper to break 200 :thup:

 

[Lord Tyrion]

haven't you already got a cast off arrangement in place with a club just down the East Lancs.... another one on his way soon.......

No thanks. Not wanted 🙅

 

[Tashyboy]

Very tough question and in all honesty I can't decide.

However going back to Courtois I think Peter Cech is a better keeper, he has more presence and commands his box more. Sadly these days post Schmeichael there aren't ANY keepers that command their boxes.

Think my best all time keeper was Neville Southall when he was at Everton. A real presence who commanded his box and help them win the title in the 80's

Having seen even quite a few excellent keepers this year at City, ( and none wearing a City shirt). Courtois has been head and shoulders above any keeper I have seen this year. in fact if memory serves me right Lloris had a shocker v City.
Courtois earned three points for Chelsea v City. I what could turn out to be a massive three points.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

One of the most commanding keepers I saw was Dave Beasant. Huge man and a huge presence in a side full of big personalities. Fair old keeper too

 

[Swingalot]

About 3000 of the Mets finest.....

And all will be busy.

 

[pbrown7582]

No thanks. Not wanted ��

even on a free? .......

 

[The Evertonian]

even on a free? .......

It's been mooted for a while now(on Merseyside) that there is a chance Rooney could finish his career at Everton. For a good 6 months or so I was totally against the idea, but I think I'm warming to it now.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

even on a free? .......

Wages are too big. Also one of the problems of Rooney is that he slows down the play now. We work well when we move at pace. He would distort our attack. No thanks.

 

[Fish]

United need to put some of these chances away or frustration might kick in, but Bournemouth had equally a good chance on the counter but slipped in the penalty box.

Think United were looking for a quick goal but as they slow down Bournemouth will come into the game more, can't see United keeping to this pace.

 

[Fish]

Jones is having a bit of a mare.....1-1 it is then :smirk:

 

[Imurg]

Jones is having a bit of a mare.....1-1 it is then :smirk:

About time the sold him to Sunderland isn't it..?

 

[Fish]

There should be 2 red cards here, the first offence (stamp) went unnoticed but the retaliation with the elbow is shocking!!

The ref has bottled this totally and both players hopefully will be reprimanded by video evidence later.

 

[Kellfire]

How can he bottle it if he didn't see it?

Awful from both players. A ban coming Zlatan's way.

 

[Fish]

How can he bottle it if he didn't see it?

Awful from both players. A ban coming Zlatan's way.

There are enough officials out there to notice both those incidents, otherwise there even more useless, I don't believe he hasn't seen that elbow as he should be watching the ball and challenge!

 

[anotherdouble]

The stamp was vicious but I can understand how it might have gone unnoticed but the retaliation use of the elbow should have been seen by 1 of the officials as it happened right where the ball was

 

[MegaSteve]

How can he bottle it if he didn't see it?

Awful from both players. A ban coming Zlatan's way.

Both players deserve lengthy bans...

Hopefully that's what they get...

 

[Fish]

The stamp was vicious but I can understand how it might have gone unnoticed but the retaliation use of the elbow should have been seen by 1 of the officials as it happened right where the ball was

I think there was clear intent with the stamp, but like you, I can understand how it could be missed as the ball had gone, but the elbow in retaliation was a shocker as again, there was clear intent, both should serve retrospective bans!

 

[Papas1982]

To both will get a ban.

That being said. If someone stamps on you intentionally. I'd be amazed who wouldn't try and even it up.

Ref lost his head there.

Should be 10-9 now.

Nit it sure what will happen re retro. As the stamp clearly wasn't seen. But he is looking at the elbow and bottles it.

Could be a case of getting away away with it if he says he saw it.

Most likely 3 for both. But the stamp is miles worse imo. I'd condemn my own player for the stamp whilst I'd not begrudge the elbow from a rival in those circumstance.

 

[jp5]

Should be two reds there and a lengthy ban for the Bournemouth bloke, that was shocking

 

[Fish]

Right lads, second half, we can stamp on people on the ground and elbow people in the face but whatever you do, don't push someone to the ground or you'll get sent off :rofl: