Van Der Sar

cw1984 · 26th August 2008, 11:13

I've noticed a few people moaning about him after the way he dealt with the long range shots in the Pompey game.

I think you're being rather harsh on him as its very easy for 'keepers to get embarrassed by these long rangers with the modern footballs.

Look at Deco's goal on the opening weekend of the season, everyone is banging on about it but lets face it, it was straight at David James and he should have saved it.

VDS is just playing it safe, he'll do me fine.

Trippin_Stoned · 26th August 2008, 11:22

I don't think its just those 2 yesterday though. He does have an habit of parrying into the danger area every now and then. I have no problem with him parrying it, its where it goes after he's parried it.

Still a quality goalkeeper and is still the number one at United.

Xander45 · 26th August 2008, 11:23

VDS does seem to have a habit of flapping long rangers down infront of him, see Roma and Pompey from 2 seasons ago, but i'd rather have that than see someone like James jus let them fly past him.

He's a fine goalkeeper, the best we've had for 9 years so i don't how people can moan at one tiny flaw he has. What would they prefer, Roy Carroll?

Raven_Blade · 26th August 2008, 11:58

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Originally Posted by Xander45

VDS does seem to have a habit of flapping long rangers down infront of him, see Roma and Pompey from 2 seasons ago, but i'd rather have that than see someone like James jus let them fly past him.

He's a fine goalkeeper, the best we've had for 9 years so i don't how people can moan at one tiny flaw he has. What would they prefer, Roy Carroll?

No way.

Those were the dark days of Man Utd goalkeeping.

Pronewbie · 26th August 2008, 14:43

Those were the end of the dark years..

Massimo Taibi and Mark Bosnich spring to mind...

peterstorey · 26th August 2008, 14:51

Are they using the Euro 2008 ball? Looks to me that they are since it has much more predictable aerodynamics than the crap ball they used last year which flew about like a kids plastic £1 effort. If so it'll be the end of the Ronaldo specials.

KingEric7 · 26th August 2008, 15:00

No worries, Peter.

Dippersripper · 26th August 2008, 15:19

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A1Dan · 26th August 2008, 15:27

I thought there was only one yesterday he parried back into potential danger, and one he sent out for a corner?

KingEric7 · 26th August 2008, 15:35

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Fuck. I watched it ten minutes ago.

It was that wonderful Hargreaves freekick and all.

26th August 2008, 11:13	#1 (permalink)
cw1984 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: X-Box 360 gamertag = CW1984 Posts: 2,765	Van Der Sar I've noticed a few people moaning about him after the way he dealt with the long range shots in the Pompey game. I think you're being rather harsh on him as its very easy for 'keepers to get embarrassed by these long rangers with the modern footballs. Look at Deco's goal on the opening weekend of the season, everyone is banging on about it but lets face it, it was straight at David James and he should have saved it. VDS is just playing it safe, he'll do me fine.

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Trippin_Stoned Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,802	I don't think its just those 2 yesterday though. He does have an habit of parrying into the danger area every now and then. I have no problem with him parrying it, its where it goes after he's parried it. Still a quality goalkeeper and is still the number one at United.

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Xander45 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Everywhere and Nowhere Posts: 1,650	VDS does seem to have a habit of flapping long rangers down infront of him, see Roma and Pompey from 2 seasons ago, but i'd rather have that than see someone like James jus let them fly past him. He's a fine goalkeeper, the best we've had for 9 years so i don't how people can moan at one tiny flaw he has. What would they prefer, Roy Carroll?

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Pronewbie Peep Join Date: May 2004 Location: In front of My Computer (C:\) Posts: 1,365	Those were the end of the dark years.. Massimo Taibi and Mark Bosnich spring to mind...

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peterstorey Winner of the 'Most pompous arrogant pretentious Gooner' title 2004 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Happy those, who can remain at Highbury! Posts: 9,228	Are they using the Euro 2008 ball? Looks to me that they are since it has much more predictable aerodynamics than the crap ball they used last year which flew about like a kids plastic £1 effort. If so it'll be the end of the Ronaldo specials.

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KingEric7 Winner of the Tabata bet Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Patrice Evra is that which no greater can be conceived. Posts: 13,576	No worries, Peter.

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A1Dan First Team Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Where the goals come from. Posts: 10,927	I thought there was only one yesterday he parried back into potential danger, and one he sent out for a corner?