Gastronaut Posted 29 January, 2023 Share Posted 29 January, 2023 Hi everyone, Just for fun and for no particular reason, I put together this collage of Saints first-team keepers since 1970, approximately in reverse order of first appearance in starting XI or on the bench. Maybe see how many you can name, and post your scores (out of 44). I'll add a list of names in a week or so. (And of course let me know any mistakes/omissions!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stud mark of doom Posted 29 January, 2023 Share Posted 29 January, 2023 21 for me - funny enough I either knew them or had virtually no recollection of them. Far fewer “I can’t quite remember his name” than I was expecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 29 January, 2023 Share Posted 29 January, 2023 I think I only recognise just over half of them. Bottom row second from the left is Stephen Graham with a wig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 29 January, 2023 Share Posted 29 January, 2023 We’ve had some bang average keepers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted 29 January, 2023 Share Posted 29 January, 2023 I got 30 I think - but here’s the thing, can’t spot Kelvin here at all (and looked about 10 times) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Saint Posted 29 January, 2023 Share Posted 29 January, 2023 I got 33. Can't remember the name of the French keeper we had on loan circa 2018 in the top row, pretty sure he never played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SotonianWill Posted 29 January, 2023 Share Posted 29 January, 2023 19 minutes ago, Hodgey said: I got 30 I think - but here’s the thing, can’t spot Kelvin here at all (and looked about 10 times) you’re right hes not there, I though he was third row second from left until I zoomed in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 29 January, 2023 Share Posted 29 January, 2023 Did Tommy Forecast get on the bench? Absolute joke it that bloke was anywhere near a professional match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 29 January, 2023 Share Posted 29 January, 2023 28 - with a couple of guesses thrown in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 29 January, 2023 Share Posted 29 January, 2023 29.. no room for Michael Stensgaard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwantsapint81 Posted 29 January, 2023 Share Posted 29 January, 2023 Missing Dexter Blackstock & David Howells 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HnycS Posted 29 January, 2023 Share Posted 29 January, 2023 Now lets reorder them in terms of competence starting best top left and worst bottom right, and I have to say, even with my rose tinted glasses some of the most recent have to be in the bottom row headed towards the right hand side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Watson Posted 29 January, 2023 Share Posted 29 January, 2023 33. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Watson Posted 29 January, 2023 Share Posted 29 January, 2023 36, after a longer think, my all time favourite is the last one in the entire list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastronaut Posted 30 January, 2023 Author Share Posted 30 January, 2023 I can't believe I somehow missed out Kelvin 🤦♂️ And yes Michael Stensgaard too... sorry to both of them! Tommy Forecast was on the bench quite a few times in 2008/09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydney_saint Posted 30 January, 2023 Share Posted 30 January, 2023 Some real plodders in that list! When was the last time we had one of the better keepers in the league we were in? Probably none since we got promoted back to the EPL. Davis in League One definitely. Davis Championship- a bit more debateable. Davis in EPL-fuck no. Otherwise I feel we are going back to Niemi days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastronaut Posted 1 February, 2023 Author Share Posted 1 February, 2023 Answers: ROW 1: Gavin Bazunu (2022-); Willy Caballero (2021-); Angus Gunn (2018-2020); Mouez Hassen (2017); Stuart Taylor (2016-2018); Harry Lewis (2016-2022) ROW 2: Alex McCarthy (2016-); Martin Stekelenberg (2015-2016); Fraser Forster (2014-2022); Cody Cropper (2012-2014); Artur Boruc (2012-2014); Paolo Gazzaniga (2012-2016); Tommy Forecast (2008-2013) ROW 3: Richard Wright (2008); Kelvin Davis (2006-2016 – MISSING!); Kevin Miller (2006-2007); Bartosz Bialkowski (2006-2012); Casey Keller (2004); Michael Poke (2003-2005); Paul Smith (2004-2006); Alan Blayney (2001-2005); Anti Niemi (2002-2005) ROW 4: Michael Stensgaard (1998-1999 – MISSING!); Scott Bevan (1998-2002); Paul Jones (1997-2004); Maik Taylor (1997); Chris Woods (1996); Neil Moss (1995-2002); Bruce Grobelaar (1994-1996); Dave Beasant (1993-1997); Ian Andrews 1989-1994 ROW 5: John Burridge (1987-1989); Eric Nixon (1986); Tim Flowers (1986-1993); Phil Kite (1984-1987); Alistair Sperring (1983-1984); Peter Shilton (1982-1987); Ivan Katalinic (1980-1982); Terry Gennoe (1978-1981) ROW 6: Peter Wells (1976-1983); Jim Montgomery (1976); Colin Boulton (1976); Ian Turner (1974-1978); Steve Middleton (1973-1977); Sandy Davie (1970-1972); Eric Martin (1967-1975) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooney Posted 2 February, 2023 Share Posted 2 February, 2023 Where is John Hollowbread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 2 February, 2023 Share Posted 2 February, 2023 3 hours ago, rooney said: Where is John Hollowbread? I think he was pre 1970? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwichsaint Posted 3 February, 2023 Share Posted 3 February, 2023 Eric catweazle my fave. Did Montgomery make any apps for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastronaut Posted 3 February, 2023 Author Share Posted 3 February, 2023 Montgomery played a few games in the 76-77 season, on loan from Sunderland For example this 4-1 win at Luton: https://www.11v11.com/matches/luton-town-v-southampton-23-october-1976-117639/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 3 February, 2023 Share Posted 3 February, 2023 To be honest what that collage shows is that with a very few notable exceptions (Shilts, Niemi, Flowers, Jones, Martin) we have been consistent since the late 60s in having average at best goalkeepers (I am trying my best to be polite). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64saint Posted 3 February, 2023 Share Posted 3 February, 2023 Didn't identify them all but recognised all the names except.......Who the hell is Mouez Hassan ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 3 February, 2023 Share Posted 3 February, 2023 2 minutes ago, 64saint said: Didn't identify them all but recognised all the names except.......Who the hell is Mouez Hassan ??? Came on loan as our backup keeper when Puel was manager, didn't play a game I don't think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64saint Posted 3 February, 2023 Share Posted 3 February, 2023 3 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: Came on loan as our backup keeper when Puel was manager, didn't play a game I don't think. Ah right thanks. Couldn't even find him on the player archive website. I thought perhaps he was thrown in as a red herring to see if we were all paying attention. 🤣😂🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastronaut Posted 4 February, 2023 Author Share Posted 4 February, 2023 I had completely forgotten about Mouez Hassen. But yes Puel brought him on loan from Nice, in Jan 2017 when Fraser was looking a bit shaky. Sat on the bench for the rest of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambsaint Posted 7 May, 2023 Share Posted 7 May, 2023 Hard to believe that for 5 years we had e of the best goalies in the world playing for us -Peter Shilton. Not a chance in hell of similar happening these days. He was just incredible, and I remember a quote from a forwad saying, you manage to beat their defence and then look up and see you've now got to beat Shilton, or words to that effect. Eric Martin was instantly recognisable even after over 50 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenilworthy Posted 8 May, 2023 Share Posted 8 May, 2023 We could also include Colin Clarke, David Howells and Dexter Blackstock taking over in goal after the keeper was injured or red carded. A sight we will probably never see again with 5 subs allowed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64saint Posted 12 May, 2023 Share Posted 12 May, 2023 On 08/05/2023 at 08:50, Kenilworthy said: We could also include Colin Clarke, David Howells and Dexter Blackstock taking over in goal after the keeper was injured or red carded. A sight we will probably never see again with 5 subs allowed Remember when Dexter Blackstock went in goal. He didn't so much volunteer as was press ganged into it. Can't remember the opponents. Was watching it on telly when you could see the surprise /shock and lipread his words saying....'What me, you're ******* joking !!!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 12 May, 2023 Share Posted 12 May, 2023 Keith Granger.... 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenilworthy Posted 12 May, 2023 Share Posted 12 May, 2023 1 hour ago, 64saint said: Remember when Dexter Blackstock went in goal. He didn't so much volunteer as was press ganged into it. Can't remember the opponents. Was watching it on telly when you could see the surprise /shock and lipread his words saying....'What me, you're ******* joking !!!' It was Newcastle away in the FA Cup. Full respect to him. He did a reasonable job when experienced pros in the team bottled it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellman Posted 12 May, 2023 Share Posted 12 May, 2023 Does anyone remember Terry Paine going in goal against Pompey at Fratton? Our goaly had been injured (fouled} I can't remember who it was (Reynolds?) I think we drew. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forester Posted 12 May, 2023 Share Posted 12 May, 2023 On 29/01/2023 at 16:58, Stud mark of doom said: 21 for me - funny enough I either knew them or had virtually no recollection of them. Far fewer “I can’t quite remember his name” than I was expecting. Me too! A couple I could describe their careers but can’t find name in my mind! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 12 May, 2023 Share Posted 12 May, 2023 On 29/01/2023 at 16:45, Gastronaut said: Hi everyone, Just for fun and for no particular reason, I put together this collage of Saints first-team keepers since 1970, approximately in reverse order of first appearance in starting XI or on the bench. Maybe see how many you can name, and post your scores (out of 44). I'll add a list of names in a week or so. (And of course let me know any mistakes/omissions!) Not much help can you publish pictures of their arses, its easier to recognise them from the back when they're bending over to pick the ball out of the net 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellman Posted 12 May, 2023 Share Posted 12 May, 2023 2 hours ago, Charlie Wayman said: Not much help can you publish pictures of their arses, its easier to recognise them from the back when they're bending over to pick the ball out of the net You wouldn't recognise Terry Gennoe, didn't he make a club record and keep seven clean sheets in a row? And then made blunders and cost us the Final at Wembey against Forest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miltonroad Posted 13 May, 2023 Share Posted 13 May, 2023 Burridge’s pre match warm up was a joy to behold. Special mention for Beasant; cracking jokes to the away fans at Fratton, whilst held in, after Saints had done a number at some other keeper’s testimonial. Golden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 17 May, 2023 Share Posted 17 May, 2023 Can't argue against Peter Shilton........but I could watch Antti Niemi all season long .......great keeper . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channons Windmill Posted 17 May, 2023 Share Posted 17 May, 2023 On 12/05/2023 at 15:42, Dellman said: You wouldn't recognise Terry Gennoe, didn't he make a club record and keep seven clean sheets in a row? And then made blunders and cost us the Final at Wembey against Forest? Terry Gennoe always struck me as a great keeper who briefly shone very brightly and then promptly disappeared - think he went to Blackburn for ages after us. I don’t remember being particularly responsible against Forest, more that we were completely overwhelmed after half time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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