Fraser Forster

[SpurMeUp]

You might question his consistency, and he's not as agile as the very best - however his extra size should make him more commanding, collecting crosses. At over 2 meters tall he's a big lad. A very capable shot-stopper and a great signing.

 

[parklane1]

Happy enough with his signing, he is good enough to come in when needed and do a job.

 

[JerusalemMan]

He's a unit, and on his day a bloody good glove man. He also had a very indifferent spell when his manager didn't believe in him so he needs an arm around the shoulder to keep him at the races.

Based on how lacking in presence gollini was this is an upgrade, but equally I don't believe we have to worry about a Lloris replacement at this stage, as he honestly looks fit enough to go on a year or two beyond the current contract.

I wonder if he will go past friedel age wise to be honest.

Pretty sure Hugo has expressed a desire to return to France for his last few seasons to finish his playing career there.

 

[johnola]

Always thought Fraser looks like a tough mofo.

 

[parklane1]

Always thought Fraser looks like a tough mofo.

At ^ 6 ft 7 ins and over 14 stone i would not want to mess with him for sure.

 

[Daisuk]

Always thought Fraser looks like a tough mofo.

Reminds me of that guy from Sons of Anarchy that also looks like a cat, Ron Perlman.

 

[nelto]

 

[billyiddo]

At ^ 6 ft 7 ins and over 14 stone i would not want to mess with him for sure.

14 stone at 6.7 makes him a bit of a bean pole doesn't it?

 

[Mosquito_Coasting]

This guy already helped secure CL football for us. So welcome aboard.

 

[metalgear]

went to be with a visibly disappointed Son after being subbed

 

[AdamB]

Good to see

 

[Baleforce]

Reminds me of that guy from Sons of Anarchy that also looks like a cat, Ron Perlman.

Just seen this.

That’s more of a cat that looks like Ron Perlman than the other way around.

 

[Lemonade Money]

The Audition.

 

[Yiddo]

The Enic and Levy out phalanx are blaming Lloris injury on Enic. . .

 

[parklane1]

We all know that Lloris is past his best but its a blow to hear he could be out for a while.

 

[Rorschach]

went to be with a visibly disappointed Son after being subbed

Welcome to my world

 

[ricky2tricky4city]

The Enic and Levy out phalanx are blaming Lloris injury on Enic. . .

You'll have to join the dots for me?

 

[braineclipse]

Hope he does well when now called upon.

Never been a great goalkeeper, but capable of great games. Seems to be a decent fit with our system being quite good with his feet and commanding in the area.

Have my doubts about his current level, but when given minutes earlier in the season he definitely did alright. Can only hope we can keep defending well, I think that's a requirement for Forster to look at least decent.

 

[Surfless]

Hope he does well when now called upon.

Never been a great goalkeeper, but capable of great games. Seems to be a decent fit with our system being quite good with his feet and commanding in the area.

Have my doubts about his current level, but when given minutes earlier in the season he definitely did alright. Can only hope we can keep defending well, I think that's a requirement for Forster to look at least decent.

he's got six england caps - hardly say "not a great goalkeeper" does it?

He's big, he's imposing and he's got the record for the longest time without conceding a goal at both Celtic and Southampton. You'd don't achieve those accolades without being at least great.

 

[braineclipse]

he's got six england caps - hardly say "not a great goalkeeper" does it?

He's big, he's imposing and he's got the record for the longest time without conceding a goal at both Celtic and Southampton. You'd don't achieve those accolades without being at least great.

Cheers, yeah. Not outstanding would be a better description perhaps?