ender4 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 19 minutes ago, Sulberto21 said: What’s the level above world class and Elite class? Emi class 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jenko#4 Posted February 19 Popular Post Share Posted February 19 11 hours ago, Sulberto21 said: What’s the level above world class and Elite class? McGrath class? 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubliner Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 On 17/02/2024 at 18:07, lexicon said: Best we've ever had. Hands down. Couldn't agree more. I find it staggering that he spent so long in the wilderness at Arsenal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Quib was I felt he was too slow to close down the chance for Gibbs-White for the second goal yesterday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QldVilla Posted March 3 VT Supporter Share Posted March 3 A good laugh and respect for Emi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Villain Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 On 18/02/2024 at 20:30, Sulberto21 said: What’s the level above world class and Elite class? McGrath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Villain Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 On 19/02/2024 at 08:24, Jenko#4 said: McGrath class? Beat me to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Villain Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 I was born in 1984… and in my lifetime (and my opinion) we haven’t had a better goalkeeper… Emis performances for us eclipse: Spink Bosnich Schmeichal (I know he was the best in the world at the time, but Emi has done better for us!) Freidel those are probably the whose who of best goalkeepers we have had in that time… and Emi has flown past them regarding performance levels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexvilla4 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Love the way he claims corners and crosses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 2 hours ago, DJ_Villain said: I was born in 1984… and in my lifetime (and my opinion) we haven’t had a better goalkeeper… Emis performances for us eclipse: Spink Bosnich Schmeichal (I know he was the best in the world at the time, but Emi has done better for us!) Freidel those are probably the whose who of best goalkeepers we have had in that time… and Emi has flown past them regarding performance levels Schmeichel wasn't the best in the world by the time he signed for us surely? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Strog Posted March 3 Popular Post Share Posted March 3 Best Villa keeper in my life time. Rimmer, Spink, Bosnich, and to an extent Friedel were great or very good. No one else comes close. You only have to see how far he’s come in a few years. Instrumental in helping Argentina win major tournaments. All Emi needs to do is win some silverware with us to complete the set.. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 (edited) Set to make his 150th appearance on the weekend (by my dodgy spreadsheet). Has 48 clean sheets, so about 1 every 3 games. Anyone want to guess what other Villa keepers (Since football began in 1992) have a lower Goals Conceded per game than Emi? 5 keepers, minimum 25 appearances (I've excluded keepers that played during the Championship era). Edited March 15 by Hornso 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 I was just giggling to myself after watching MOTD and seeing Emi's facial expression after the end of the Var controversy, the way Soucek looks at him helplessly and Emi just dismissively offering handshakes. Also, I loved how he congratulated Matty for that tremendous match - saving block. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 A keeper that's hardly ever questioned (rightly so). Unheard of. Shows how amazing he's been for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 On 19/02/2024 at 15:18, dubliner said: Couldn't agree more. I find it staggering that he spent so long in the wilderness at Arsenal. They bought Ramsdale to replace him and then bought Raya to replace Ramsdale. Neither anywhere near as good as Emi. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 On 15/03/2024 at 18:06, Hornso said: Set to make his 150th appearance on the weekend (by my dodgy spreadsheet). Has 48 clean sheets, so about 1 every 3 games. Anyone want to guess what other Villa keepers (Since football began in 1992) have a lower Goals Conceded per game than Emi? 5 keepers, minimum 25 appearances (I've excluded keepers that played during the Championship era). Well for the record: Emi - 150 appearances, 1.23 Conceded Per Game Schmeichel - 36 apps, 1.22 Sorensen - 158 apps, 1.22 Enckelman - 67 apps, 1.09 James - 84 apps, 0.99 Bosnich - 227 apps, 0.94 Spink would be in there too, but I don't have his pre-1992 stats. Since then he was 71 apps, 1.06. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 14 hours ago, Hornso said: Well for the record: Emi - 150 appearances, 1.23 Conceded Per Game Schmeichel - 36 apps, 1.22 Sorensen - 158 apps, 1.22 Enckelman - 67 apps, 1.09 James - 84 apps, 0.99 Bosnich - 227 apps, 0.94 Spink would be in there too, but I don't have his pre-1992 stats. Since then he was 71 apps, 1.06. I'm shocked Enck and Sorenson made the list. I don't recall them being good (Sorenson obviously not bad), but maybe more to do with how the team around them was performing at the time. Sorenson more of shock for how many games he played maintaining that level. Emi did have a season with us fighting relegation so I'm sure his average has been getting continously better, and hopefully will continue to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLVillan Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 17 minutes ago, MrBlack said: I'm shocked Enck and Sorenson made the list. I don't recall them being good (Sorenson obviously not bad), but maybe more to do with how the team around them was performing at the time. Sorenson more of shock for how many games he played maintaining that level. Emi did have a season with us fighting relegation so I'm sure his average has been getting continously better, and hopefully will continue to. I think context on how we play - Unai is about scoring goals and controlling possession and less obsessed with clean sheets. David James was excellent for us and probably had his best two seasons as a pro in his time at Villa. Doesn't often get mentioned because he only stayed two seasons before Ellis did the deal for Schmeichel on his yacht. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 25 minutes ago, MrBlack said: I'm shocked Enck and Sorenson made the list. I don't recall them being good (Sorenson obviously not bad), but maybe more to do with how the team around them was performing at the time. Maybe lots of 0-0's and low scoring games generally? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 8 hours ago, MrBlack said: I'm shocked Enck and Sorenson made the list. I don't recall them being good (Sorenson obviously not bad), but maybe more to do with how the team around them was performing at the time. Sorenson more of shock for how many games he played maintaining that level. Emi did have a season with us fighting relegation so I'm sure his average has been getting continously better, and hopefully will continue to. Yeah, it's not a perfect stat. Obviously relies on the ability of the teammates in front of you and how you set up. Still surprising, although I would image we had a lot more 0-0 and 1-0 results back then as opposed to now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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