Quote Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda View Post
Why does Shaaban get so much **** - only played 5 games (w3 d1 l1), including a clean sheet against Spurs and a win in Rome, the only defeat was against United when he came off injured at half time anyway. Compared to the ****house that was Almunia he was Gordon ****ing Banks.
When Shaaban joined Bob Wilson spoke about how they tried to amend his technique to include actually catching the ball sometimes, rather than punching. His technique was so ingrained that they eventually decided they couldnt change it.

We signed a goalkeeper that literally couldn't catch and couldnt be taught. If that isnt the definition of a **** keeper I dont know what is. On his debut he punched a rather slow shot that was heading gently towards his stomach. He was hopeless.

Compared to him, Almunia was Peter Shilton (I would have said Seaman but I dont take His name lightly).