this match confirmed one thing. foster is not ready and suited
to the stage at man utd. he is a good goalie with potential, but
not a great one. utd need a great goalie like VDS or Peter
Schmeical type. Foster reminds me of the potential of Carroll and
Howard many years ago, but they didnt make it at Utd.
Foster would do well at watford or even Blackburn or Sunderland,
but not at the top 4 clubs. how many times have you seen foster
fumbled, coming out to punch the ball to an opponent, or his
kicking problems reminded me of Bosnich, not to mention his slow
decision making and his lack of confidence in his right leg. If he
indeed succeed VDS as utd no 1, I think he will costs utd
progression to CL or worse, the league title.
Remmeber Carroll fumbling at 2005 CL at OT against AC Milan,
scored by the on loan crespo. what about howard fumbled a shot
against Porto in the last minute of the CL in 2004.
I hope fergie dun make his previous goalie mistake again and
better bid for buffon or cech to succeed VDS long term, however
much they costs. if a lesser goalie than Peter Schmeical was in
goal at the CL 99 finals against bayern, bayern would have won the
match. It was schmeical who kept utd in the match before 2 injury
time goal won it for utd. goalie is especially important, as his
saves and heroics will account for either winning or losing the
match or titles. if not, why fergie go buy VDS in 2005 and not kept
faith in howard then? because he knew that howard doesnt have what
it takes to do well at a top club. remember Taibi lol
Arsenal is a case in point. Almunia is good, but not a great
goalie. He has made quite a few fumbles in goalkeeping. i rate
Lehman better than Almunia although Lehman is also dodgy at times.
If Arsenal want to win trophies, better find a great goalie. Great
goalie also made mistakes sometimes, but their presence inspire
confidence and their saves can win you matches.
