Do you think?
As said before I dont dismiss their views I just dont agree with them and think with all respect that I am in a better position to judge having played in the position in question.
Also every other Brighton supporting keeper that I know thinks Kuipers is poor as opposed to most fans Ive spoken to who are strikers, they have the opposite opinion and think he is good.
I played in goal up to east sussex div 1 level and I think Kuipers is the best we have had since Beeny.
As low as Sunday league div 10 and as high as County. Not a world beater by any means but I do know what to look for in a goalkeeper.
Well no, he's not a "top class" goalkeeper, but we're not a top class team. He is an excellent shot stopper, not all aspects of his game are as good of course, but he is more than good enough for this level, imo.The truth is Kuipers is not a good goalkeeper.
A good shot stopper yes but that does not make a top class keeper, thats why he is playing in league 1.
Compair how many flying saves Kuipers makes compaired to Roberts made - The reason Roberts made a lot less is his postional sense was far greater than kuipers.
Arguement over then.
Yet if Hendo did the same he would be slated
Probably, yes.
There seem to be two distinct factions who are each irrationally defensive over "their" keeper, and ridiculously critical of the other.
The truth is Kuipers is not a good goalkeeper.
A good shot stopper yes but that does not make a top class keeper, thats why he is playing in league 1.
Compair how many flying saves Kuipers makes compaired to Roberts made - The reason Roberts made a lot less is his postional sense was far greater than kuipers.
Henderson - clean sheet Selhurst Park Oct 2005.
The truth is Kuipers is not a good goalkeeper.
A good shot stopper yes but that does not make a top class keeper, thats why he is playing in league 1.
Compair how many flying saves Kuipers makes compaired to Roberts made - The reason Roberts made a lot less is his postional sense was far greater than kuipers.
Just watched that goal again... the defending was sh1t... Lester just waltzed in from the wing... little Kuipers could do ...
Maybe, not sure... he just tended to palm the ball out to a series of unrushing strikers for them to get a tap-in, rather than touching it round the post.... he didn't seem to learn not to do that in his time here...