Oldham snap up Rachubka

accytom101 · 07-09-2013, 14:33

Oldham Athletic have signed former Stanley goalie Paul Rachubka on a short term deal.

Mr Matthew · 07-09-2013, 19:57

Lucky them.

DAV007 · 07-09-2013, 21:26

Good for them and good for us,
never rated him.

Presume he is cover?

accytom101 · 08-09-2013, 20:21

Thought he was ok but Belford was a better cover keeper for us.

cashman · 08-09-2013, 20:30

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Thought he was ok but Belford was a better cover keeper for us.

Would agree, but the lad we got now from Fulham is better n both of em i reckon, a real class act.

accytom101 · 11-09-2013, 19:51

Well one things for sure, all three of em are better than Dunbavin.

Revived Red · 11-09-2013, 20:52

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Well one things for sure, all three of em are better than Dunbavin.

I, for one, think it's time for the Bavs bashing to stop. I know that Moly and others are generally given credit for keeping us in the League last season but we would have been Conference-bound before Easter had it not been for the performance of Bavs in several games before he was injured.

Chimer · 11-09-2013, 21:05

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I, for one, think it's time for the Bavs bashing to stop. I know that Moly and others are generally given credit for keeping us in the League last season but we would have been Conference-bound before Easter had it not been for the performance of Bavs in several games before he was injured.

Me for two. He's well earned the No 1 shirt that he's wearing for the first time this year.

Chubbyman · 11-09-2013, 21:19

So you don't think Bavs has made several costly mistakes staying glued to his line? Its no good making fantastic shot stopping saves then undoing it all with silly mistakes.Any goalkeeper
worth his salt has to command his 6 yard box if not the full box.Do you honestly believe Bavs is a better keeper than Bettinelli?

Chubbyman · 11-09-2013, 21:30

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Me for two. He's well earned the No 1 shirt that he's wearing for the first time this year.

Maybe in the past but Bavs is to small and won't come off his line and its costly.You can't honestly believe that Bettinelli and Wilson are not better than Bavs.There is no doubting his loyalty to Stanley but you can't play forever and the time comes when it's time to say goodbye and thank you ,have a testimonial.

stanley convert · 11-09-2013, 21:37

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I, for one, think it's time for the Bavs bashing to stop. I know that Moly and others are generally given credit for keeping us in the League last season but we would have been Conference-bound before Easter had it not been for the performance of Bavs in several games before he was injured.

Absolutely correct !!!

stanley convert · 11-09-2013, 21:40

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Maybe in the past but Bavs is to small and won't come off his line and its costly.You can't honestly believe that Bettinelli and Wilson are not better than Bavs.There is no doubting his loyalty to Stanley but you can't play forever and the time comes when it's time to say goodbye and thank you ,have a testimonial.

Not doubting what ya saying about the 2 new kids on the block but BT must rate Bavs cos I do believe he has a 2 year contract in his back sack.

Chubbyman · 11-09-2013, 21:48

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Think ya might find Bavs has just signed a 2 year contract......

That doesn't make him an outstanding keeper!It just means he was the best choice at that moment in time.With all keepers fit lets see who plays and who's on the bench!

cashman · 11-09-2013, 21:55

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Not doubting what ya saying about the 2 new kids on the block but BT must rate Bavs cos I do believe he has a 2 year contract in his back sack.

Yeh but it aint just fer goalkeeping is it.? Its a cheap option which Stanley needed to take.

Revived Red · 12-09-2013, 12:38

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Maybe in the past but Bavs is to small and won't come off his line and its costly.You can't honestly believe that Bettinelli and Wilson are not better than Bavs.There is no doubting his loyalty to Stanley but you can't play forever and the time comes when it's time to say goodbye and thank you ,have a testimonial.

Why don't you read what I wrote instead of what you think I wrote? I never said Bavs was better or worse than anyone else, and I certainly couldn't compare him with Wilson because I have never seen Wilson play. Yes, Bavs has made silly mistakes - tell me a goalkeeper who hasn't. Joe Hart, David Seaman, Iker Casillas, even Lev Yashin. Sadly goalkeepers are too often judged on silly mistakes as Gary Sprake can testify. Forget this stuff about the goalkeeper dominating his box and such like. The goalkeeper's first priority is to prevent that ball going into the net. Before his injury last season, Bavs did exactly that superbly. I suggest you read those match reports once again. I'll say it again - simply and without suggesting any comparisons. Bavs does not deserve the bashing.