Read today that he spent 2 weeks on trial at ER and was rejected being told by a Hibs coach he would not make the grade. Anyone know who that coach might have been?
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29-03-2016 06:10 PM #1Coaching Staff
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Fraser Foster
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29-03-2016 06:18 PM #2Coaching Staff
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probably Gordon Marshall .. the guy couldn't spot a keeper to save himself
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29-03-2016 06:19 PM #3Left by mutual consent!
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If you read the article again, it does state inside..
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29-03-2016 06:58 PM #5Coaching Staff
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Missed it I'm afraid. Originally Posted by DexterStJock
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29-03-2016 07:26 PM #6Coaching Staff
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He didn't make the cut at Newcastle either, it happens all over the world with thousands of players.
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29-03-2016 07:52 PM #7Coaching Staff
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Exactly, when he first went to Celtic, when he was on loan I think, I thought he was very suspect. Riordan lobbing him from 25 yards running towards the touchline should never happen to someone 6 foot 6 or whatever he is. He did improve massively when signed permanently, however still has those occasional mad moments like the Southampton game a couple of weeks ago, on the back of 5 or 6 clean sheets, totally sold one. Originally Posted by MWHIBBIES
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30-03-2016 05:40 AM #8Promising Youngster
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What is it with Hibs and goalies, jeezo we have had a few disasters have we not ? No problem really with outfield players, some duffers there as well but Goalies !!
Can really only think of , Daniel Andersson and Ben Williams being any good in recent times. Then way back to Gorham, Leighton, and the lovable nutter Budgie Burridge.
Allez les Vertes Originales, onwards and upwards. !!
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30-03-2016 06:18 AM #9@hibs.net private member
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Back in the day (pre-Bosman) we had pretty solid keepers. Scapegoating and vitriol was reserved for folks like Tortolano, Hamilton, Farrell - outfield players. Originally Posted by drumatic44
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We have an extended period with top/world class keepers in Rough/Leighton/Goram - others couldn't and wouldn't come close. Although to be fair I seem to remember Jimbo taking some flak.
We then get the jitters losing high profile daft goals in the omni-present football saturated era with pre/post/halftime analysis and replays or present and yesteryear. Media latch on, supporters and rivals buy in and then every mistake is a crisis.
Like captains however, Hibs need to invest in keepers and captains to ensure we have quality foundations at the heart of our team.
What's odder still tho is our annual failure to bring through young keepers through the ranks. I mean why do we and the kids bother?"We know the people who have invested so far are simple fans." Vladimir Romanov - Scotsman 10th December 2012
"Romanov was like a breath of fresh air - laced with cyanide." Me.
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30-03-2016 08:52 AM #10Left by mutual consent!
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Same here, who was it? Originally Posted by Lago
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30-03-2016 08:54 AM #11Testimonial Due
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I've mentioned this before but we haven't produced a regular first team keeper from the youths for nearly 50 years. Unbelievable statistic
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30-03-2016 09:04 AM #12Testimonial Due
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Good points hibbysam, he definitely used to be dodgy, I'm sure I saw him beaten at his near post a couple of times in the early Celtic days, but now I think he's an excellent keeper. I haven't read the article that was mentioned, but it would be interesting to see who did release him. Great keeper. Originally Posted by hibbysam
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30-03-2016 10:46 AM #13Coaching Staff
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You're having a laugh right?? Originally Posted by drumatic44
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30-03-2016 10:57 AM #14Coaching Staff
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Mixu could have over ruled a scout surely?
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30-03-2016 11:35 AM #15Administrator
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The only one I can think of who came through at Hibs in that time and even had a decent career elsewhere is Stevie Woods. Originally Posted by Tom Hart RIP
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I can't think of too many teams who regularly bring through youth goalkeepers tbh.
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Before he went to Celtic he was excellent at Norwich. And got 'Keeper of the year in the Championship. They then replaced him with Ruddy. Originally Posted by hibbysam
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In his first season he broke the record at keeping clean sheets at Celtic (not to be confused with the later Bobby Clark record) before signed for £2m. Hardly *****.
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30-03-2016 12:32 PM #17Coaching Staff
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No one said he was "*****" however you carry on. Originally Posted by SJM
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He is now a very good goalkeeper, however, it doesn't change my opinion that he was suspect when he first went to Celtic, in particular in the game I mentioned when Derek lobbed him from 25 yards out at an angle.
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30-03-2016 01:24 PM #18Left by mutual consent!
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It was after he came in. Mixu said go for him and the scout said nut, hud him here. He's pish. Originally Posted by Andy74
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30-03-2016 02:16 PM #19Left by mutual consent!
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Anyone know off the top, which goalie(s) Mixu did bring in after taking the advice of his scout then 'fuming'?
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30-03-2016 02:23 PM #20Coaching Staff
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I have Celtc mates that described him as Dracula in his early days there. I.e. petrified of crosses Originally Posted by hibbysam
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30-03-2016 02:31 PM #21Coaching Staff
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Which is exactly how I remember him. Very suspect but a great shot stopper, see clean sheet remarks, which is still his huge strength due to the sheer size of him. He has retained his great shot stopping and improved upon his all round game. Originally Posted by lyonhibs
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30-03-2016 02:53 PM #22Left by mutual consent!
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Fair enough I don't remember him being like that as he made a fantastic start to his Celtic career following on from a great loan at Norwich. All about opinions though 👍 Originally Posted by hibbysam
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30-03-2016 05:08 PM #23Coaching Staff
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That's what I mean, if Mixu thought better then surely he could have acted upon it? Originally Posted by DexterStJock
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The mad monk on loan? He was alright but I'm not even going to attempt to spell his name. Originally Posted by Iggy Pope
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30-03-2016 08:27 PM #25hibs.net Branch Member
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Think you should be giving Riordan some credit for that wonder goal rather than blame Foster. Originally Posted by hibbysam
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30-03-2016 08:32 PM #26Coaching Staff
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Why? Riordan's effort was audacious and very well executed, however for a Goalkeeper Forsters size, to get beaten from there by getting lobbed shouldn't happen I'm afraid. Originally Posted by BS44
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30-03-2016 09:57 PM #27Left by mutual consent!
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Originally Posted by hibbysam
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Tell me sitting there, sure it was around April you didn't think the keeper should be getting there instead of Riordan doing what he does best? Did Fletcher score for us that game too? Sure they won 3-2. Still wasn't as good as his goal at Hamilton though.
That's also like saying Seaman was suspect because of his two lobs. He was an outstanding goalie, only one British better than Goram in my life.
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