Maarten Stekelenburg

Steve0 · August 15, 2016

That save from Janssen was genuinely world class. remember Schmeichel saving one like that from Don Hutchinson.

Never realised he was so tall either. Definite asset. Also never knew he was a world cup finalist. Seems like we've got a proper bargain here.

TheAlmightyFloater · August 15, 2016

Didn't occur to me at the time but it looks like Koeman really doesn't rate Robles.

If we don't sign a top class keeper, Stekelenburg really could be our new #1

Bellz · August 15, 2016

I know it has only been one game, but I thought he was very impressive in pre-season as well. Seems to really want to fight to be our No. 1, regardless if he is or not, I feel confident with him.

bignev23 · August 15, 2016

chicoazul said:
Anyone calling him Stickleback.

GREAT SITE LADS.

I'm Dyslexic so he'll always be the Skeleten to me.

bluestevon · August 15, 2016

Steve0 said:
That save from Janssen was genuinely world class. remember Schmeichel saving one like that from Don Hutchinson.

Never realised he was so tall either. Definite asset. Also never knew he was a world cup finalist. Seems like we've got a proper bargain here.

Remember big nev doing one very similar to the second save as well way back, at 33 his reflexes are still to notch.

sageyefc · August 20, 2016

Good this fella

tonyrl99 · August 20, 2016

I like him.

bullybeef · August 20, 2016

Another two worldies today from maarten.

Hart on the bench?

bring the ghost on · August 20, 2016

TheAlmightyFloater said:
Didn't occur to me at the time but it looks like Koeman really doesn't rate Robles.

Yeah, Koeman said in a recent press conference "I want 2 good players for every position" and then when asked about the goalkeeper position he said "I want 3 good goalkeepers".

I think that is code for - ideally we want a new #1, with Stek as number 2, Robles may need to find a new club if he wants game time.

RFUS · August 20, 2016

I supported Joel as I think he did a good job all things considered.

That said given that we're still looking for another keeper, it's clear Joel is third choice now and I can't argue. I think he needs to move on as Stek, though it's early days, looks a cut above him and has bags of experience too.

ToffeeTim · August 20, 2016

Well played again sir. Excellent.

bluestevon · August 20, 2016

Hmmmm, not so sure If we haven't got that quality keeper we all wanted already with this lad now, 2 games - 2 ppoints winning saves during them already, is Hart going to do better if he keeps this form up?