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Mannus .
Easily the most erratic and mistake prone keeper in the league but he's done ok at times for Pat's this year, and in the 4 or so games he played against us.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
Agree with Dodge on Mannus to, he's very good but I think he's abit over-rated. Struggled with high balls last Friday night.
Alan Mannus is the best in the league, his erratic form of last year has gone and although occasionally reluctant to leave his line for crosses, he more than makes up for that with his all round performances.
Cherrie next, don't rate brush much. The young lad who played for bray against the Hoops pulled off some excellent saves on the night.
Peter Cherrie's form since he arrived at Dundalk 12 months ago has been outstanding. There is no obvious weekness in his game and he is right up there with former Lilywhite keepers Alan O'Neill and Richie Blackmore.
I have not seen a better all-round keeper in the league
Can only really comment on the First but Sava for Mons was very impressive and our own Aaron Shanahan has been superb of late too after a ropey start to the season.
Have to agree tho im probably biased hes been class last 2 seasons and will defo play at a higher levelQuote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
His kicking seems to be his weakest point alright , this season especially, last season it wasnt really noticeable imoQuote:
Originally Posted by Acornvilla
Haven't seen much premier football this season tbh, but Shanahan for us has to be one of the best shot stoppers in both divisions. His catching under a high ball, kicking and decision making are erratic at times, but for shot stopping ability he's right up there. If he could get the rest of his game together then he'd be playing in the premier division. Dean Delaney is class as well, although he helped us with our equaliser in Tolka a few weeks ago.
Mannus, Cherrie and Ryan the best of a mediocre bunch
I used to rate Barry Murphy and Darren Quigley very highly in the top bracket a few years ago but not anymore, Murphy has gone backwards in the last year while Quigley has just turned into a disaster of a keeper
Ger Doherty and Dean Delaney would be my pick of the first division keepers, I haven't seen Sava in action yet so i'll try to keep an eye out for him
For the record I don't think Mannus is very good, and didn't say that earlierQuote:
Originally Posted by poster
Has to be Cherrie, not been biased but he has saved us so much this season with unbelievable saves.
Going to say mannus and rogers (suprisingly it may be). Think Rogers has had a super season for pats and has been great before. Just ropey under kenna but showning his true value now. Pats fans would no more on this obviosuly.
For me, i think Manus form Rovers has been the best i've seen this season, closely followed by Cherrie at Dundalk.
I'd also give special mention to our own Brian Kane. The young lad was thrust into first team action and although he has made the odd error, he has been exceptional for us pulling off some really good saves. Give him a few seasons and he will be one of the Leagues top keepers
For me it is Cherrie, Brush and Mannus- Brush in ahead of Mannus as he always seems to play well against us. But maybe that is because we are usually cack up front
As a Dundalk fan its a little predictable I'm going to say Cherrie, but for me he is the best in the league since Brian Murphy left. After that Mannus comes seconf for me. I don't really rate Barry Murphy at all.
Mannus or Ger Doherty for me, Doherty has only conceded 8 goals in 17 league games must be doing something right
Yep, he's playing in the bottom divisionQuote:
Originally Posted by Flexy
If you think he's a great shot stopper then you must rate him?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
Depends on how you definte rate him. He's OK, just not a great keeper IMOQuote:
Originally Posted by poster
Shot stopping is only one of the skills keepers need, and its the one that most of them have too. Can't think of anyone in this league who's a bad shot stopper in fairness
More to playing in nets than being a good shot stopper.