sir_gary_cahill Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I'm glad Friedel is gone, he was a liability me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Good shot stopper but his reluctance to not leave his line cost us too many goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dudevillaisnice Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony_Tony_Daley Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 No blood for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Guzan is a good keeper but sitting on the bench really isn't helping him. He has his flaws but he also has some really good attributes. He is an excellent shot stopper, but he is bad at crosses. He needs to be consistently playing to improve his game. I hope we can either loan him or play him in our cup matches again because I would like to see him given a shot at goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_eristic Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Need to see him behind an actual defensive line, not one filled with kids and Curtis Davies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Need to see him behind an actual defensive line, not one filled with kids and Curtis Davies. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 SkySportsMobile Sky Sports Mobile Aston Villa are holding talks with USA keeper Brad Guzan over a new contract #VILLA #AVFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Shocked if he signs without us throwing money at him. Which we probably will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 From what we've seen of Guzan he seems a good shot stopper and much like Given. Both keepers do not come for crosses so if Guzan can try to avoid it then the defenders will know the situation. I hope he does well, good luck to him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 He's a fool if he signs a new one, he needs first team football. But would be good news for us, as even if he wanted to leave a year later we'd then be getting a fee for him rather than losing him for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 So how does everyone feel about our American custodian? I believe the common consensus was that he was a highly promising keeper, ready to be our long-term number 1 for when Friedel retired/left. His performance in Prague in particular, was exemplary. However his stock came crashing down after that semi-final against Blackburn when his aerial ability nearly cost us a place at Wembley. Since then, he has hardly played, been out on loan and generally seen as nothing more than a reserve keeper. Baring in mind he will be 27 in a couple of months, are his days numbered here? Or does anyone actually believe that he could be our first choice keeper with more development? Its sad because that Carling Cup run made him then broke him. Ask again in about six games time. Personally I think he will be fine, not as good as Given but good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Big test coming up for baby Brad. I wish him well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lp_villa830 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Big chance for him to show what he can do over the next few games. either to attract attention for a move or to get an extra few quid put on a contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Guzan is a brilliant shot stopper. Definitely a great keeper in that aspect but he has his trouble with crosses. Given has similar issues to Guzan and yet he is starting. Every keeper has their weakness. I think Guzan is quality and will prove it. I always wanted to see him have a run of games for us before we decided and here is his chance. I think Guzan will pleasantly surprise a lot of the fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 The only game I worry about with him is Stoke away. All the others we're playing he'll be o.k in I think, certainly we would concede goals in those games with Shay in goal so doubt it will be much of a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanky Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Don't think he is good enough. Not sure about the shot stopping, seems to make pretty good saves but has also let a couple of soft ones in as well (Blackburn in the carling cup at home springs to mind). Crossing is his main weakness. Given doesn't seem to come for crosses as much as some keepers would but at least the defenders know where they stand. From what I have seen of Guzan, he seems to be very unsure of which to come for which is where the problem arises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanfromluton Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Villachris is right, Stoke will be right in his face as Blackburn did in semi final and totally shook him up. Hopefully he will be able to cope a bit better now and wish him all the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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