AlCapone 7,678 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I know another thread about him was made but I can't find it and the search words are too small to search for it. Apologies for starting another thread.I know he is a Man U taig wanker and all that (before anyone says it) but what an improvement he has shown. Last season he was possibly the worst keeper in the league. This year he looks fantastic. World class shot stopper, distrubution has improved 10 fold but the biggest improvement is his arial ability and command of the area, he looks brilliant in the air now. His punching and handling is very good. Last year every high ball I expected a goal.Don't know why they didn't sign the universes best keeper allan mcgregor 18 months ago Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottBF2 3,540 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Would be a stunning replacement for Valdes at Barcelona, similar types of player - De Gea will be better though.Big Victor is the best Spanish keeper at the moment though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeDontDoWalkingAway1872 303 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 As somebody mentioned before there isn't really a great pool of keepers around at the moment, but I think in years to come Neuer, Hart & Courtious will be considered the top three with De Gea lagging behind them in fourth.They are all of a similar age and the three mentioned before already have a more physical presence about them then I think De Gea ever will IMO.Lloris? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Worst keeper in the league last year Behave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 As somebody mentioned before there isn't really a great pool of keepers around at the moment, but I think in years to come Neuer, Hart & Courtious will be considered the top three with De Gea lagging behind them in fourth.They are all of a similar age and the three mentioned before already have a more physical presence about them then I think De Gea ever will IMO.Pretty much sums it up, aye. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,599 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 As somebody mentioned before there isn't really a great pool of keepers around at the moment, but I think in years to come Neuer, Hart & Courtious will be considered the top three with De Gea lagging behind them in fourth.They are all of a similar age and the three mentioned before already have a more physical presence about them then I think De Gea ever will IMO.Ter Stegen as well.Caught him on Friday there and was pretty much the reason Gladbach managed a draw. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,359 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 He's still a shambles for balls into the box Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek1872 548 Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 He's still a shambles for balls into the boxNo he isn't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 70,781 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Great shot stopper but couldn’t catch a cold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Still think he's a little bit suspect.Far better than another Spanish goalie in Pepe Reina however - he must be the most overrated 'keeper about. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_1 1,136 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Vastly improved, from the start of last year but I thought he was coming onto a bit of a game towards the end of last season.As for the future in terms of top class keepers then you've to agree with DBBTB, Neuer, Hart and Courtois will be at the top aswell as Ter Stegen, Lloris and De Gea IMO. You'll also get another couple of keepers turning into top class keepers with the more experience they get, some who may not look up to it at the present. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,548 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Vastly improved, from the start of last year but I thought he was coming onto a bit of a game towards the end of last season.As for the future in terms of top class keepers then you've to agree with DBBTB, Neuer, Hart and Courtois will be at the top aswell as Ter Stegen, Lloris and De Gea IMO. You'll also get another couple of keepers turning into top class keepers with the more experience they get, some who may not look up to it at the present.I haven't seen Ten Stegen but you are the second person to mention him so I might have to keep an eye out for him.I also managed to forgot about Lloris too. I think he is already an elite level keeper, so god knows how I managed to forget him.I also think Butland could become a fantastic keeper. He needs to move to the right club for that to happen though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_1 1,136 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I haven't seen Ten Stegen but you are the second person to mention him so I might have to keep an eye out for him.I also managed to forgot about Lloris too. I think he is already an elite level keeper, so god knows how I managed to forget him.I also think Butland could become a fantastic keeper. He needs to move to the right club for that to happen though.Seen Ter Stegen a couple of times now, looks the part, was brilliant against Munich on Friday.I like Butland, but as you say needs to prove himself in the Premiership with a bigger club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,359 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 No he isn't.yes he is, he simply doesnt come for as many now which makes him look betterMan United remind me of how rangers had to defend in recent years, because shagger was terrible at dealing with cross balls we had to defend deep in our box at set pieces etc, man united are almost camped in their 6 yard box for free kicks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanksRFC 3,866 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Ter Stegan is a fantastic keeper! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,017 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 He's still a shambles for balls into the boxAgreed. Looks dodgy as fuck when he's saving with his feet as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek1872 548 Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 yes he is, he simply doesnt come for as many now which makes him look betterMan United remind me of how rangers had to defend in recent years, because shagger was terrible at dealing with cross balls we had to defend deep in our box at set pieces etc, man united are almost camped in their 6 yard box for free kicksYe I will give you that. He does remind me a bit of McGregor only better and with a much better prospect. He has improved in the air a lot. McGregor never has. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,359 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 better than shagger is a hard one because shagger hasnt played for a team like man united, although the fact that he isnt in the EPL would be testament to thathowever i still think that de gea installs fear in the united defence more than he does confidence, and a defence without confidence in their keeper ends up losing a lot more than they should Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yata 161 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 better than shagger is a hard one because shagger hasnt played for a team like man united, although the fact that he isnt in the EPL would be testament to thathowever i still think that de gea installs fear in the united defence more than he does confidence, and a defence without confidence in their keeper ends up losing a lot more than they shouldI think united's terrible defense instills fear. not the keeper, just as bad, if not worse when lindegaard plays Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Fergie rotating keepers may not help him much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,359 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I think united's terrible defense instills fear. not the keeper, just as bad, if not worse when lindegaard playstrue, their defence isnt great, but still, having to drop into your 6 yard box to head away a cross because your keeper isnt commanding enough in the air leads to trouble no matter how good your defence ispick the best defence in the world you can create, best fullbacks and best centre halves from anywhere, they would still struggle to keep clean sheets when opponents can simply launch high balls into the 6 yard box knowing that the keeper wont come off his line Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Blue_Flash 390 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 One of the worst goalies ever, every game they are on about how many goal man utd have conceded, hmm whats different, very poor goalie in my opinion, ive seen better in third division. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alstone 374 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 One of the worst goalies ever, every game they are on about how many goal man utd have conceded, hmm whats different, very poor goalie in my opinion, ive seen better in third division.Steady on! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzy 25,953 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 One of the worst goalies ever, every game they are on about how many goal man utd have conceded, hmm whats different, very poor goalie in my opinion, ive seen better in third division.No bias from you of course, being a Chelsea fan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
docspiderman 1,178 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 true, their defence isnt great, but still, having to drop into your 6 yard box to head away a cross because your keeper isnt commanding enough in the air leads to trouble no matter how good your defence ispick the best defence in the world you can create, best fullbacks and best centre halves from anywhere, they would still struggle to keep clean sheets when opponents can simply launch high balls into the 6 yard box knowing that the keeper wont come off his lineLike Klos and Goram? De Gea causes the problem because he does come off his line and fails to reach the ball or comes off and changes his mind.He needs to be stronger or just stay on his line and let the defenders defend high balls and be the shot stopper if headers or shots materialise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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