MattBackHome
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- Jul 7, 2003
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Couldn't agree more.
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David Stockdale
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SeagullCrow
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- May 9, 2008
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*All* keepers are prone to a few mistakes, even those we consider to be the best in the Premier League - it's the nature of the position, where small errors get punished much more harshly than the equivalent mistake of an outfield player. Fortunately Stocko makes far fewer mistakes than most, and what he brings to the team is invaluable.
I agree with the comments on many of our previous keepers. However, I would argue that the number of boxes Dave ticks with his overall game attributes might make him the most well-rounded goalkeeper in Albion history; distribution, shot stopping, command of the area, communication with defenders and performance with penalties. And that doesn't even touch on the important off-field role that he plays in the club. I can't help but feel that he's one of the key figures who galvanises the squad and is a player who really drives forward the 'togetherness' philosophy in the team right now.
The Birdman
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A little bit unlucky not to get man MOM
MattBackHome
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- Jul 7, 2003
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That double save is my favorite moment of the season so far.
Finchley Seagull
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What a performance last night. For those questioning his position in the team at one point, have you changed your mind? He won us the game yesterday, along with Knockaert, and was a key part in both wins against Fulham and the draw against Villa. Not bad for a keeper who does not have a lot to do thanks to the defence.
Last night's double save was the best I've seen live. To turn around and tip the rebound round the post was incredible!
Last night's double save was the best I've seen live. To turn around and tip the rebound round the post was incredible!
Prince Monolulu
Everything in Moderation
Awesome, absolutely awesome.
After listening to the interview with him after the game, and reading your post . . . . yes . . . OK . . . yes. He sounds like a top lad, and he has all those attributes, as you say. I just wish he'd SHOUT a bit more (especially 'KEEPER'S'!). With two critical points-winning penalty saves, his confidence must now be sky high. That has to be good
After listening to the interview with him after the game, and reading your post . . . . yes . . . OK . . . yes. He sounds like a top lad, and he has all those attributes, as you say. I just wish he'd SHOUT a bit more (especially 'KEEPER'S'!). With two critical points-winning penalty saves, his confidence must now be sky high. That has to be good
The interview was class.
"So talk us through the penalty save David."
"It didn't go in."
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
Yes he did ok, didn't have a bad game I suppose, Capable of some great performances like last night's, yet I'm afraid, drops more then the odd clanger too.
pasty
A different kind of pasty
Love this from BBC website:
Finchley Seagull
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I genuinely can't believe anyone can still have this view. He has been excellent for us over the last 18 months. All goalkeepers make mistakes but Stockdale wins us so many points (Fulham home and away and last night are three obvious recent examples) that it more than makes up for it. He is having an excellent season. What does he have to do to convince some people on here?
Buzzer
Languidly Clinical
- Oct 1, 2006
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Blimey. That is incredibly mean-spirited. If Stockdale was any better, even slightly, he'd be too good for us and already playing in the PL. He's a fantastic goalie and also a really lovely bloke. I'm more than happy to have him in goal for us.
Agree, and he has already played in the PL.
On Sky before the game they were saying that he's one of, if not the best keeper in the division. He then basically proved the point. People talk about Westwood but he was at fault for the first goal whereas Stockdale saved us.
Ernest
Stupid IDIOT
We thought Kuszack was an upgrade but Stockdale at the moment is much better than any keeper in recent history
The only problem with Stocko saving all these penalties is the battering he gets afterwards.
While trying to second guess the taker he's got to be thinking:-
If he scores we might not win.
But
If I save it, I'll be on the receiving of at best common assault, but GBH is just as likely.
'triffic.
While trying to second guess the taker he's got to be thinking:-
If he scores we might not win.
But
If I save it, I'll be on the receiving of at best common assault, but GBH is just as likely.
'triffic.
List please.
'Shit, I saved it. Dunk and Duffy are coming towards me'