brakespear
Doctor Worm
Started a couple of years earlier but entirely agree - can't think of any better than Stockers
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David Stockdale
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Miami Seagull
Grandad
Corrigan was still good when he was with us, great pen save up at Chelsea as I remember?? This season Stockdale has been outstanding and probably the best over a single season. Best goalkeeper I have seen up to now was Beeney, he just didn't have a weakness. Commanded the area, great on crosses and a great shot stopper. Keeley was probably the best shot stopper I have seen, anyone remember a game up at Peterboro one boxing day? It was reflex save after reflex save.
BrianWade4
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We trust in Nicky Rust.
sjamesb3466
Well-known member
I think my dad (who is a bit of a Stockdale critic) summed it up over Christmas when he said 'a couple of seasons ago we thought PIG was an amazing keeper'. When you compare him to what we have now it simply doesn't compare. Yes he makes mistakes but to be honest I would rather have him than a certain keeper that signed for a club in Manchester in the summer for a ridiculous fee.
Brian Powney I loved. And the former Dutch Marine (chef) was great.
Unfortunately he was a bit of a ****, but the P.I.G. was by far and away our best evr keeper.
Careful now, it could be miscontrued
No good old B.P, for me to if only because he was one of our own
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
That double save from the pen was one of the best moments from an Albion keeper I have ever seen. The sheer agility and reflexes he showed to get up and get enough on that rebound to squeak it past the opposite post was phenomenal. As an opposition fan, your head is just in your hands at moments like that. He had absolutely no right to make that save.
Its not just saves like that though, its his distribution. Less in evidence tonight, because we didn't have Baldock leading the line and stretching the defences. But time and time again Stockdale just ARROWS his drop-kicks 60-70 yards into the path of someone (usually Baldock) making a run. It turns defence into attack in an instant, and is SUCH an asset to us.
Its not just saves like that though, its his distribution. Less in evidence tonight, because we didn't have Baldock leading the line and stretching the defences. But time and time again Stockdale just ARROWS his drop-kicks 60-70 yards into the path of someone (usually Baldock) making a run. It turns defence into attack in an instant, and is SUCH an asset to us.
yep , you are totally . right
W.C.
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- Oct 31, 2011
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Looks like Nicky Rust is pushing David Stockdale HARD for the greatest EVER Albion keeper accolade.
Sussex Nomad
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Eric Steele was pretty handy (haven't read through this).
Tyrone Biggums
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One of his best traits has nothing to do with his playing ability and all to do with being a great clubman.
BangaloreGull
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We are lucky to have had some great keeper but for me it is Stockdale's distribution which cements him as best I have seen. It bothers me that (unless I am mistaken) he is out of contract at end of season.
- Jul 10, 2003
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I think it may be touch and go with some of the other keepers mentioned but when you add Stockdales distribution it puts him ahead for me.
Megazone
On his last warning
It's really between Stockdale and Mark Walton for our greatest keeper of all time accolade.
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
Needs a new contract asap !
Bring back Bryan wade!!
I wanna caravan for me ma
Still Beeney for me.
oldboyroy
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a world class save...the reaction 1 after the pen