I think it's safe to say that we have, in Patricio, one of the best keepers in the Premier League. He is, in my opinion, the best 'keeper we've ever had and I think it would be a tribute to him to give him the #1 shirt next season.
Carl Ikeme was a good keeper for us and it was sad to learn of his problems and an early retirement form the game. However, another good keeper was Matt Murray, who too had his career cut short, this time by injury.
But I believe Patricio has now earned the right to be given the number he's deserved. His contract ends in 2022, but I sincerely hope he stays with us for longer.
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comment by Spangles (U17289)
posted on 9/6/20
I’m sure Patricio couldn’t care less what number is on his shirt.
Whether anyone is the best ever is always a fairly meaningless debate because football has changed so much over the years. But in the 50s Bert Williams was considered by many the best keeper in the world and no keeper we have had since has been rated that highly
comment by Oldgoldilox (U17303)
posted on 10/6/20
Patricio is one of the most underrated keepers in the league, if he was at one the media darling clubs he'd be lauded as world class. As it stands, Im quite happy for him to go under the radar, despite his undoubted class.
He does have his flaws mind you, he's not as commanding around his box as Ruddy for instance, there are times when you feel he holds back and tries to let defenders deal with situations which he could easily deal with if he just came out and and took charge. His positioning has been suspect at times although I think that's improved this season.
comment by Tamwolf (U17286)
posted on 10/6/20
comment by Oldgoldilox - 1 Carl Ikeme (U17303)
posted 2 minutes ago
Patricio is one of the most underrated keepers in the league, if he was at one the media darling clubs he'd be lauded as world class. As it stands, Im quite happy for him to go under the radar, despite his undoubted class.
He does have his flaws mind you, he's not as commanding around his box as Ruddy for instance, there are times when you feel he holds back and tries to let defenders deal with situations which he could easily deal with if he just came out and and took charge. His positioning has been suspect at times although I think that's improved this season.
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You've made him sound really rubbish.
comment by Fiddy (U11570)
posted on 10/6/20
comment by Oldgoldilox (U17303)
posted on 10/6/20
comment by Tamwolf (U17286)
posted 2 hours, 29 minutes ago
comment by Oldgoldilox - 1 Carl Ikeme (U17303)
posted 2 minutes ago
Patricio is one of the most underrated keepers in the league, if he was at one the media darling clubs he'd be lauded as world class. As it stands, Im quite happy for him to go under the radar, despite his undoubted class.
He does have his flaws mind you, he's not as commanding around his box as Ruddy for instance, there are times when you feel he holds back and tries to let defenders deal with situations which he could easily deal with if he just came out and and took charge. His positioning has been suspect at times although I think that's improved this season.
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You've made him sound really rubbish.
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Yeah hand me the rope, I'll pull down his statue.
comment by Spangles (U17289)
posted on 12/6/20
I think there were flaws in Patricio's game last season, but I think he has been top drawer this season. Different gravy to Ruddy in my opinion
comment by Spangles (U17289)
posted on 13/6/20
Looks like Enobakhare is about to join AEK Athens
comment by herecomesthelight (U17321)
posted on 13/6/20
Patricio is certainly a top top keeper and I agree good he is under the radar at the moment unlike Neves and Traore rumours to Liverpool, personally I think Jiminez is more important to us than those two but would want to keep both but if one had to go it would be Traore , it sounds like s loaf of German tourists will be descending upon you Gem, good luck with that!
comment by wolfieinFL (U16306)
posted on 13/6/20
Watch out Gem. Hide all your towels mate.
comment by GeminMallorca (U18318)
posted on 13/6/20
Yup the Germans are coming
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