KAZZAM Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Best keeper in the world currently. And probably best GK we've ever had. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonIsAPlaceOnEarth Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 17 minutes ago, KAZZAM said: Best keeper in the world currently. And probably best GK we've ever had. Never thought I’d say it, but you’re right. I cannot name a better keeper in world football right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouUnastanFren Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 The standard of goalkeeping in the PL seems to be as high as it has ever been and he is the best of the lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted February 28, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted February 28, 2021 I love Emi! What a brilliant keeper and a brilliant bloke! One of my favourite signings for years. Absolutely genius to bring him in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Delphinho123 Posted February 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2021 Remember when crosses used to come into our box and it got people worried? Yeh, that’s not a thing anymore. A phenomenal keeper. Can’t wait for the Holte to show him the love he deserves at a full Villa Park. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turvontour Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Hes got a good name for a song too. Same syllables as Benteke, so could give him the "ohhh Emi Martinez". Would be good to have something original for him though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messi11 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 So is he out for the game due to his injury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 I sincerely hope that he isn't injured. Massive upgrade on Heaton. As I've said previously best keeper in the world. Bout time we hyped our own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 13 hours ago, KAZZAM said: Best keeper in the world currently. And probably best GK we've ever had. Hard to argue with that on current form. He is the best keeper outside of Bosnich and Friedal that I've seen at this club.. Oh, and Gabor Kiraly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BleedClaretAndBlue Posted February 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2021 Clear of Bosnich and Friedel in my book. Bosnich was my childhood hero, Friedel was a safe pair of hands. Emi is on another level. Proper all rounder with no weakness. After 24 appearances I can confidently say he is the best we’ve had in the PL era. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted February 28, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted February 28, 2021 What were Arsenal thinking? He's home grown too. Idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Yep, I’m happy to join the ‘Martinez is the best keeper we’ve had’ posse. I loved Bosnich back in the day, but Martinez is another level. Unless his form takes a massive nosedive, or he gets injured, I can see him being our keeper for many more years to come. I’d trust him with my life, and I can’t see any weakness in his game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 The dickwads that keep touting our players as sellable items are at it again. Usually Grealish, this time it's martinez. I read a google story where former Argie international Daniel Bertoni claimed that Martinez should be their country's number one, and also urged the "big" Italian teams to get him signed. **** off Danny boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Did we sign him on 4 or 5 year deal? Would give him a bumper new deal this summer just to be on the safe side. His profile is only going to increase worldwide in next 18 months as he's going to be number one keeper for Argentina at next world cup. I'd expect him to be first choice for their games later this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Did we sign him on 4 or 5 year deal? Would give him a bumper new deal this summer just to be on the safe side. His profile is only going to increase worldwide in next 18 months as he's going to be number one keeper for Argentina at next world cup. I'd expect him to be first choice for their games later this month. Trust the Argentina set up to go right ahead and pick Willy Caballero or something. Actual ability never seems to be first on Argentina’s list of priorities when picking the team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Just now, El Zen said: Trust the Argentina set up to go right ahead and pick Willy Caballero or something. Actual ability never seems to be first on Argentina’s list of priorities when picking the team. Their number one has been Armani since two games since the world cup but I expect him to be dropped as he made some bad errors for River Plate in Libetadores. Argentina do actually have a decent selection of keepers around, Musso at Udinese is pretty solid and they keep plenty of clean sheets and Ledesma at Cadiz was good at start of the season but watched him last week v Barca and he was flapping at most crosses. Would be amazed if Emi isn't playing for Argentina in three weeks. Probably there though is won't he have to quarantine and miss our next league game when he gets back or have the government changed the rules again on that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 One thing I dont get is that Arsenal saw him in training every day, he finally got his chance last season and was nothing else than fantastic. Then they sell him to us. Arsenal must be mad for real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 19 minutes ago, Keener window-cleaner said: One thing I dont get is that Arsenal saw him in training every day, he finally got his chance last season and was nothing else than fantastic. Then they sell him to us. Arsenal must be mad for real. 200 games between them for Arsenal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 13 hours ago, YouUnastanFren said: The standard of goalkeeping in the PL seems to be as high as it has ever been and he is the best of the lot. I am with you there. Goalkeepers are getting taller too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Keener window-cleaner said: One thing I dont get is that Arsenal saw him in training every day, he finally got his chance last season and was nothing else than fantastic. Then they sell him to us. Arsenal must be mad for real. There was an interview where Martinez talks about approaching Arteta to talk to him 'as a friend'/'as a teammate', rather than manager-player, to ask him to either make him first choice or let him leave. I don't think the decision was made without quite a lot of sentiment, and Arsenal doubtless weren't expecting to be competing with us for league position all season, making the decision look worse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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