SuperMikey Posted 10 March, 2013 Share Posted 10 March, 2013 I hope people have learned that you can't write off a player that early. Especially one as good as Boruc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maysie Posted 10 March, 2013 Share Posted 10 March, 2013 I hope people have learned that you can't write off a player that early. Especially one as good as Boruc. Churchill - “All men make mistakes, but only wise men learn from their mistakes.” Don't think there is much hope... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 10 March, 2013 Share Posted 10 March, 2013 Churchill - “All men make mistakes, but only wise men learn from their mistakes.” Don't think there is much hope... Good point. Looks the business. Don't want to contemplate it just yet, but worth 'tieing him and a few others in' should we go down. If we do this I envisage a quick return to the Premier league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Superb today - proper goalkeeping performance, held everything with calm authority. Should have played every game as soon as he joined the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Sign him up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfcuk fan Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Really starting to like this guy now . . . not in any weird sort of way . . . . but he's looking like a top class keeper now - sign him up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colbury Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Lol @ the numpties on here saying he wasn't good enough when he first signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Lol @ the numpties on here saying he wasn't good enough when he first signed. He wasn't at the time. Wish he would do something about his kicking though, shocking again today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 I had doubts, he's made me look silly. good lad. sign him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 I backed him when nobody else did...... Thankfully i can now say "I told you so" Lets sign him up long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmacian_saint Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 I think he may not just be the great keeper he was. We may have signed a player right on the peak of his career under the radar. Great swoop even if at a late date. Shouts about how he should've played all games: that low cross he assuredly caught in the 2nd half is the proof of how his fitness has improved from those early days. He started playing when he should've done it, and now he's back on track he is the keeper we will need to take us to another level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 It was obvious he should of been no1 sooner, especially looking at KD and Gazz's performances and lack of stature. Boruc is a big unit and a presence in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFrost Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Superb today - proper goalkeeping performance, held everything with calm authority. Should have played every game as soon as he joined the club. Even when he was 2 stone overweight and had zero match sharpness? We tried that and he was no better than KD/Gazza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Boruc was top drawer today. Having a top class keeper in goal is so so important in the context of a football season, such a shame he wasn't played every game from his arrival. Good to have a bit of a character in the team too, like the way he slaps himself before kickoff and his little dance before goal kicks, nutter. Had to laugh at Suarez giving him a load of gob towards the end, bet he wouldn't be that brave away from the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Not good enough, too fat, too slow, can't kick, goes down in stages when he dives and threw a bottle of water at some defenseless fans. Get rid IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Even when he was 2 stone overweight and had zero match sharpness? Yes...I think he still would of done a better job than Gazza..who played the majority. Its all speculation anyway...he might not have...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeShmoe Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 The guy is a nutter In that way all top drawer goalies are :[) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacher Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Loved it at the end when he collected the ball then started blowing kisses at Suarez! Need to sign him ASAP to a long contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFrost Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Yes...I think he still would of done a better job than Gazza..who played the majority. Its all speculation anyway...he might not have...lol Watch Defoe's goal when he chips it over Boruc earlier in the season and take note of just how far out Boruc is with his angles. He was no better back then than Gazza or KD. I don't get a few posts on this thread where people think just because he is somewhere near his best now it means he would have been when he had no match sharpness or fitness. But that was then and this is now. He's a completely different player now. He's in shape, match sharp and could possibly turn out to be our best keeper since Niemi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Superb today - proper goalkeeping performance, held everything with calm authority. Should have played every game as soon as he joined the club. wise after the event Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangy Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 He should of started from the off,even though he was not 100% he needed game time to get to the level he is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLY Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Superb today - proper goalkeeping performance, held everything with calm authority. Should have played every game as soon as he joined the club. Totally agree - give him a new contract now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Watch Defoe's goal when he chips it over Boruc earlier in the season and take note of just how far out Boruc is with his angles. He was no better back then than Gazza or KD. I don't get a few posts on this thread where people think just because he is somewhere near his best now it means he would have been when he had no match sharpness or fitness. But that was then and this is now. He's a completely different player now. He's in shape, match sharp and could possibly turn out to be our best keeper since Niemi. Agree with all of this. He was poor at first, technically poor, lacked confidence and made silly mistakes. But he then started showing signs of why he came with such a good reputation and now, today especially, he looks superb in every sense. It has been a long time since we had a keeper that didn't make the stadium panic every time the ball went there way. Today Boruc was a very safe pair of hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLY Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Not good enough, too fat, too slow, can't kick, goes down in stages when he dives and threw a bottle of water at some defenseless fans. Get rid IMO. well out of order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Watch Defoe's goal when he chips it over Boruc earlier in the season and take note of just how far out Boruc is with his angles. He was no better back then than Gazza or KD. I don't get a few posts on this thread where people think just because he is somewhere near his best now it means he would have been when he had no match sharpness or fitness. But that was then and this is now. He's a completely different player now. He's in shape, match sharp and could possibly turn out to be our best keeper since Niemi. Fair assessment but going back to that game he had a great reaction save at the start of the game against Lennon. Gazzs positioning was very suspect too but dont think Boruc would of fumbled in freekicks like against Norwich. All in the past now, and he is looking a top keeper, sign him up for another year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Sign him up FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 well out of order Billy, go to the start of this thread. You'll find I'm taking the piddle... I've been one of his most staunch advocates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 well out of order Whoosh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 I'm glad that this thread has been bumped. It's entirely justified. Once again, Boruc has done a great job between the sticks. What I like Boruc is that he's the perfect mix of "give a f*ck" and "don't give a f*ck". You can see he's passionate about winning. He really doesn't give a f*ck about who the opposition is. Kelv = superb servant and all that, but looks almost wracked by paralysis compared to Artur's "who are ya" attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 His handling today in difficult conditions was DC - and so nice to see a GK make the right decisions about when to come off his line and claim the ball - fills the team with confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLY Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Billy, go to the start of this thread. You'll find I'm taking the piddle... I've been one of his most staunch advocates Well done mate! Very Sorry. sign him up now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Player of the season no question Hard as nails as well. Love him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 The thread wasn't bumped. It is just we have had someone start one for the past few weeks, after every game, saying how great he is. Just merge it in. I will feel a lot better about next season if he signs a contract extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 To be fair, I think Kelvin was a good goalkeeper, but couldn't hand;e the high intensity of the Premier league. Boruc has that lovely touch of arrognace, commanding the box, instills confidence in his defence and defiance of the opposition forwards. ALL good teams need a good goalkeeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 His handling today was impeccable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horton Heath Saint Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Oh Artur Boruc he used to be a **** but he's alright now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Oh Artur Boruc he used to be a **** but he's alright now! Fatty is five letters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToreSF Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Another good performance. Love the way he couldn't care less about Suarez running around him like a mental, headless chicken. Really hope we give him a new contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangy Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Could well see Arsenal sniffing for him in the summer,still has it to play at the highest level and Wenger has lost faith in Scheznhy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Well done Artur Boruc......another top class GK display... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo78 Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 Top marks for trolling Suarez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 (edited) I'd just like to say I very much appreciated him reviving 2009's grey goalkeeper socks and breaking out last season's grey keeper shirt today as well. An unexpected bonus for my kit geekiness thanks presumably to Phil Dowd's refusal to let him wear all purple or (more sensibly) all black. Socks! ^^^^ Edited 16 March, 2013 by The9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max_saints Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 loved his incident with Suarez which got the latter booked. cheeky fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 16 March, 2013 Share Posted 16 March, 2013 loved his incident with Suarez which got the latter booked. cheeky fella Suarez isn't allowed to prevent the keeper releasing the ball into play, that's a booking. Also, every time he even accidentally delays the keeper, the keeper gets another 6 seconds to release the ball anyway. So Suarez really helped us waste time at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 17 March, 2013 Share Posted 17 March, 2013 FWIW I'd like to see us sign Boruc to a nice new long term contract, last thing we want is him buggering off to someone else in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintedwill Posted 17 March, 2013 Share Posted 17 March, 2013 Just has that air about him that says to the defence "don't worry if the ball goes past you because I've got it covered but if you mess up, I'm going to go ******* mental at you" which I like in a gk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo78 Posted 17 March, 2013 Share Posted 17 March, 2013 Just has that air about him that says to the defence "don't worry if the ball goes past you because I've got it covered but if you mess up, I'm going to go ******* mental at you" which I like in a gk! That was one of the things that made Schmeichel a great keeper - he really kept the defenders on their toes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 17 March, 2013 Share Posted 17 March, 2013 I love the way he goes up to each player before the game and makes sure they're ready. I presume he's saying something like 'don't try and I'll kill you'. Might be why Mayuka has disappeared off the face of the planet recently. Didn't try hard enough in training. Absolutely agree that we must sign him up. Best keeper since Niemi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comas Posted 17 March, 2013 Share Posted 17 March, 2013 Niemi was excellent but IMO Boruc is our best keeper since Shilton, he's that good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 17 March, 2013 Share Posted 17 March, 2013 (edited) .. goalies need a special type of confidence...as they can't go out and get involved in the outfield play, but then suddenly have to get into action in a split second. Whilst other players have to avoid getting their bodies - especially arms - in the way, whereas goalies frequently get blamed for goals when it is too often the fault of sloppy defence work. NOTE: when Lawrie McMenemy signed England's goalie Peter Shilton in 1982...( one of the best keepers in the World at that time ).....Saints conceded 18 goals in their first 7 League games. very few of those can be attributed to " Shilton errors ". Likewise..Boruc can't really be blamed for many of the goals we've conceded in his current run of games. Stats. can show that since Boruc got the no.1 spot....the most regular CB partnership has been Yoshida and Hooiveld.. and we conceded 12 goals in 8 games. (incl. 4 at Newcastle) whereas...the worst problems have come when Clyne was out injured and we were forced to use Cork and Yoshida at RB ... and when Fox has been on the pitch in the absence of Shaw. the intervening games we've had poor results were due more to the bad finishing, (not bad defending).. especially in those games where we have a greater ratio of goal attempts - but failed to score. Edited 17 March, 2013 by david in sweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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