Kenny Arthur

[PTFC27]

Just wondering how his first season was down there, I know he had the injury but overall how do rate his performances?

[Haggis316]

This says it all really:
Re: Website Player Of The Year?

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"Ok, we have a winner folks and it's Kenny Arthur, with Mully in 2nd place and Leam in 3rd. The prize will be presented to Kenny tomorrow night at the presentation evening. Thanks to all who voted"

[shakermaker]

Originally Posted by PTFC27

Just wondering how his first season was down there, I know he had the injury but overall how do rate his performances?

He's been magnificent. The best goalkeeper we've ever had by far.

[SamF]

Originally Posted by shakermaker

He's been magnificent. The best goalkeeper we've ever had by far.

He doesn't get that title until he saves a shot with his head
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[Redraine]

Originally Posted by shakermaker

He's been magnificent. The best goalkeeper we've ever had by far.

Dunno about that. Jamo was tops for me.

[shakermaker]

Originally Posted by Redraine

Dunno about that. Jamo was tops for me.

I was talking about goalkeeping ability rather than sentimentality. As far as ability is concerned there's no question. Kenny Arthur is just another class compared to Jamo.

[Willie Miller]

Darren Randolph for me

[shakermaker]

Originally Posted by Willie Miller

Darren Randolph for me

For me, best keepers (ability wise) :

1. Kenny Arthur
2. Stuart Jones
3. Rob Eliot
4. Darren Randolph
5. Bavs
6. David Martin
7. Jamo
8. JK
9. Polish Kaz
10. Fearo

[chrismuller]

arthar is one of the best in lage 2
it is just a shame the defance are not that good

[accyfan01]

1 david martin (fantastic)
2 robert elliot ( very gd )
3 darren randolph ( gd )
4 kenny arthur (gd )
5 ian dunbavin(ok)

[sparkie]

As a keeper my list list stands as such

1. Kenny Arthur
2. David Martin
3. Darren Randolph
4. Rob Elliot
5. Stuart Jones
6. Jon Kennedy
7. Jaime Speare

I'm not including Fearo as I believe it's unfair to the lad to put him in the list when he wasn't given a first team chance.

[Tin Monkey]

Paul Collings was the best 'keeper we ever had. No contest I'm afraid.

[maccawozzagod]

my order would be

1. Steve Berryman
2. Berti Bossu
3. Paul Crichton.



Seriously though, Rob Elliot would be my personal favourite over the last few years. The sheer number of top saves he made were the difference between top 10 and running away with the title. He made World Class saves every game.

Kenny Arthur has been class though. As mentioned a few times, when crosses come into the box you no longer shudder or wince. He is more than able to make top saves as well (as does every keeper to be fair) but I think his positioning may be suspect. A few weeks ago we conceded about 12 goals in five matches and Coley, the Telegraph and the Observer all commented that we had conceded so many yet Kenny had not been at fault - or could do very little, for any of them. I personally think that a goalkeeper can do something about everything other one off shots such as free kicks or penalties that are put beyond his reach. From open play you can always alter the angle etc so thats why I think his positioning is a bit suspect.

Having said that, when he has been here a couple of seasons or so there is no doubt that we will all come to think of him as the greatest custodian of Stanley goals ever. In the last few decades. Ever.

[Redraine]

Originally Posted by shakermaker

I was talking about goalkeeping ability rather than sentimentality. As far as ability is concerned there's no question. Kenny Arthur is just another class compared to Jamo.

I wasn't being sentimental, and I was excluding loaned players. How on earth can you put Bav above Jamo??

[maccawozzagod]

Jamo cant kick
Bavs cant kick or catch

Jamo wins