I'm American

Discussion in 'Arsenal' started by KCWiz, May 8, 2003.

  1. KCWiz

    KCWiz New Member

    May 8, 2003
    Manhattan, Kansas
    #1 KCWiz, May 8, 2003
    Gotta say though, I love Arsenal. My British friend got me involved a few years ago. David Seaman is the best goalie EVER.
     
  2. martymarts

    martymarts Member

    Mar 11, 2003
    NYC
    #2 martymarts, May 9, 2003
    I've been an Arsenal fan for as long as I can remember, but as good as David is, he doesn't make my top three, maybe not even the top 10!

    As much as I hate to say it the best goalie I've ever seen is Scmeichel!!! He and Cantona were the pivotal pieces in ManUre's domination of the 90's. You can't over estimate Peter's importance to their success.

    So my top 3:-

    1. Peter Schmeichel
    2. Pat Jennings
    3. Gordon banks

    Below that come a distinguished group who I couldn't separate including; David Seaman, Brad Friedel, Kasey Keller, Gary Sprake, Peter Shilton, Ray Clemence, Alex Stepney, Mervin Day, Shane Given, Neville Southgate etc etc...

    Outside the English game, Oliver Kahn, amongst others, would also make my 10 best list before Seaman.
     
  3. OPArsenal

    OPArsenal New Member

    Dec 17, 2002
    Jacksonville, FL
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #3 OPArsenal, May 9, 2003
    I think I'm gonna like this kid. I'll love him forever if he answes this question correctly: What do you think of Kanu?

    Rein mais le Quad!

    OPArsenal
     
  4. KCWiz

    KCWiz New Member

    May 8, 2003
    Manhattan, Kansas
    #4 KCWiz, May 9, 2003
    What do you mean? I think he's good. He's Nigerian and a forward. He used to play for Ajax. Please elaborate.
     
  5. 655321

    655321 New Member

    Jul 21, 2002
    The Mission, SF
    #5 655321, May 9, 2003
    An American Arsenal fan?? Who'da thunk it??
     
  6. DoctorK

    DoctorK New Member

    Jan 8, 2002
    NorthBank, Riverbend
    #6 DoctorK, May 9, 2003
    Point of clarification: do you mean your "British" friend is English?
     
  7. DoctorK

    DoctorK New Member

    Jan 8, 2002
    NorthBank, Riverbend
    #7 DoctorK, May 9, 2003
    Seriously, as not just a Gooner, but an American, you should be angry at ManUre for their tour that pretends as if there is no top tier league in the US. Bayern München flew over and played the Metros @48-72 hours after winning the Champions League. Tottenham Scum are playing DC Scum. Instead of helping draw attention to MLS and its teams, this summer's Manure tour is an insult to American soccer.

    I'm holding hope that the Gunners will come over soon (sans DB10, no doubt), and will play MLS sides.
     
  8. Mike Toole

    Mike Toole New Member

    Dec 23, 2002
    Cambridge, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #8 Mike Toole, May 10, 2003
    Me too. I've also heard Graham Souness talking about bringing Blackburn over to play some friendlies with MLS sides. I could get behind that.
     
  9. tuye-darvaze

    tuye-darvaze New Member

    May 3, 2003
    #9 tuye-darvaze, May 10, 2003
    David Seaman is a very good goalie but not even in the top 10. Peter Shilton was better, Ray Clemence was better, and Gordon Banks was also better. Outside England there have been many better ones also: recently like O. Kahn, Dutch 70's goalie Youngblood, Germany's Sepp Meyer, and of course the great Russian Yashin. My personal favorite (although probably not the all the time best) is Ray Clemence of Liverpool because as a kid I watched them beat M. Gladbach for the Euro Championship and soccer forever became part of my soul.

    Cheers
    DD
     

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