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Randomly popped into my head earlier - who is City's top keeper?

I couldn't say with 100% conviction, so who do you feel is the finest Keeper to wear a City shirt?

My main two contenders are Welch and Basso (I can't comment on anyone before 1994).

If only he was here longer and during a time when we were successful, I wonder if Heaton would have became a contender?

Personally, I'm not throwing DJ's name into the hat, despite his previous pedigree in the Prem / England etc.

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17 minutes ago, reddogkev said:

Sadly, I've never heard of him!  When did he play for City?  Is he the genuine answer to the question?

The Sweden number one. Played in goal for Malmo in the 1979 European Cup Final v Forest. Joined City in 1980 and left in 1982. A great keeper. Mike Gibson was also a decent keeper just a bit on the short side even back then let alone by modern standards. John Shaw had a brilliant season in 77-78 and was really the best Scottish keeper that season but never got picked with George Wood at Everton and Alan Rough being favoured.

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Isn't it mad that a keeper who made over 50 appearances for England and has the second most clean sheets in the Premier League, won't be considered for this!!

Anyway, in terms of ability, probably Jan Moller.

My favourite however, Keith Waugh.

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24 minutes ago, Dolman Original said:

Bob Anderson was a good 'un. Probably have to go for Gibson though. Considering his height he was magnificent. 

Bo Anderson was much maligned.  I remember him making a world-class save (Banks-esque) at Stockport on a day when it poured with biblical intensity. I couldn't believe it wasn't all over the TV, it was that good.

I'm only saying this to make it look like I'm a committed away supporter when really I'm thinking "Steve Phillips".

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In my time (since 1975) I would have to say Jan Moller, he was awesome, with honourable mentions to John Shaw and Keith Welch.

I asked my old man who has ben watching City since the 50's and, without hesitation, he said Mike Gibson by an absolute mile. I never saw him play but dad was adamant he was special.

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Can only comment on those I've seen, obviously, but in my living memory my personal best is Keith Waugh...Welchy is right up there too, and Mercer would have been as well if it wasn't for his injury. 

I've also no doubt that Tom Heaton would have been regarded as one of the finest had he stayed.  I liked him at the time, even though he seemed to be a little marmite on here.

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48 minutes ago, glynriley said:

Isn't it mad that a keeper who made over 50 appearances for England and has the second most clean sheets in the Premier League, won't be considered for this!!

Anyway, in terms of ability, probably Jan Moller.

My favourite however, Keith Waugh.

He was good in his day Glyn just not particularly good for us!

Another one that impressed me on loan was Sieb Dykstra. Good keeper IMHO.

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Jan Moller was our goalkeeper when I started going to games but I was only about 8 years old so can't really remember what he was like. I just remember him looking very tall.

I liked Waugh, but I think the best in my time so far would have to be Welch and Basso. I really enjoyed watching both of them play. Special mention goes to Andy Leaning as well for saving Hollowhead's penalty in that "Donowa" game against the blue few.

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5 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said:

Mike Gibson every day of the week and twice on Sunday, agile, brave, reliable, loyal and a great character, IMHO knocked all of the other pretenders into a cocked hat.

 

Are you my dad Es as that's pretty much exactly what he said to me? :blink:

I knew Gibson was held in high regard by many but was he really THAT good?  My old man is generally underwhelmed about anything to do with BCFC although he loves the club, he's just a cynical old fart but he was a different bloke when chatting about Mike Gibson. 

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14 minutes ago, 8menhadadream said:

Are you my dad Es as that's pretty much exactly what he said to me? :blink:

I knew Gibson was held in high regard by many but was he really THAT good?  My old man is generally underwhelmed about anything to do with BCFC although he loves the club, he's just a cynical old fart but he was a different bloke when chatting about Mike Gibson. 

He was definitely that good, after John Atyeo and Gerry Gow from the 60's/70's era Gibbo is probably the next most popular player, he was a cult figure amongst the fans, they loved him, he very rarely made errors.

I remember the FA cup match away to Tottenham in 1967, despite losing 2-0 to 2 Jimmy Greaves goals (one a penalty) City really played well and missed a twice taken penalty, on the way out of the ground a Spurs fan said to me " you can leave your goalkeeper here son, he is brilliant ".

Yes he was IMHO that good.

 

 

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This is a hard one. I always felt the goal was safe with Gibbo between the posts but Jon Shaw was my favourite. Jan Moller was also a very good keeper. Ray Cashley was OK in division 2 but he was found out in the top flight. We've been well blessed with a lot of good keepers over the years. Heaton and Welch also. spring to mind.

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1 hour ago, Chivs said:

Bo Anderson was much maligned.  I remember him making a world-class save (Banks-esque) at Stockport on a day when it poured with biblical intensity. I couldn't believe it wasn't all over the TV, it was that good.

I was there at Stockport - 2-2 draw? man, did it pour down!!

I bought a portion of mushy peas at HT and they served me and took my money before gleefully telling me there was no cutlery left - so I calmly bought a Twix and scooped up the peas with that!

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1 hour ago, glynriley said:

Isn't it mad that a keeper who made over 50 appearances for England and has the second most clean sheets in the Premier League, won't be considered for this!!

I guess it's because this is about the best goalkeeper for City. David James had a good career, but when at City he didn't inspire confidence. Who can forget his own goal against Watford?

 

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2 hours ago, glynriley said:

Isn't it mad that a keeper who made over 50 appearances for England and has the second most clean sheets in the Premier League, won't be considered for this!!

Anyway, in terms of ability, probably Jan Moller.

My favourite however, Keith Waugh.

exactly. He is probably the best player ever to keep goal for City - just not while he was with us! if that makes sense

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1 hour ago, pongo88 said:

I guess it's because this is about the best goalkeeper for City. David James had a good career, but when at City he didn't inspire confidence. Who can forget his own goal against Watford?

 

Oh don't get me wrong pongo, I get why he won't be considered for this thread.

It's just a shame that a guy with all his credentials, you know, England caps and top flight clean sheets coming out of his afro, will be lumped in with the likes of Ian Leigh and Mike Hooper!!

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1 hour ago, Esmond Million's Bung said:

He was definitely that good, after John Atyeo and Gerry Gow from the 60's/70's era Gibbo is probably the next most popular player, he was a cult figure amongst the fans, they loved him, he very rarely made errors.

I remember the FA cup match away to Tottenham in 1967, despite losing 2-0 to 2 Jimmy Greaves goals (one a penalty) City really played well and missed a twice taken penalty, on the way out of the ground a Spurs fan said to me " you can leave your goalkeeper here son, he is brilliant ".

Yes he was IMHO that good.

 

 

One thing I do remember about Gibbo was how many games he seemed to play. I almost sorry for his understudies, including Cashley, he seemed to play no matter what condition he was in, I remember Dicks saying before 1 game that he thought that Gibbo would not be playing because he had the 'flu, but there he was on the Saturday looking like he could hardly stand up between the posts!

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1 hour ago, Esmond Million's Bung said:

He was definitely that good, after John Atyeo and Gerry Gow from the 60's/70's era Gibbo is probably the next most popular player, he was a cult figure amongst the fans, they loved him, he very rarely made errors.

I remember the FA cup match away to Tottenham in 1967, despite losing 2-0 to 2 Jimmy Greaves goals (one a penalty) City really played well and missed a twice taken penalty, on the way out of the ground a Spurs fan said to me " you can leave your goalkeeper here son, he is brilliant ".

Yes he was IMHO that good.

 

 

How tall was Gibbo? Wasn't the biggest keeper you ever saw!!

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Mike Gibson was very popular and a consistent keeper. However in stature he was a bit like Frankie, so Moller had a definite natural advantage and was capped 17 times for Sweden. He always looked very confident and can't remember him making any major errors in his time with us. Fot those who didn't see Gibbo play you can watch him on this MOTD from 1967:

 

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2 hours ago, Steve Watts said:

Can only comment on those I've seen, obviously, but in my living memory my personal best is Keith Waugh...Welchy is right up there too, and Mercer would have been as well if it wasn't for his injury. 

I've also no doubt that Tom Heaton would have been regarded as one of the finest had he stayed.  I liked him at the time, even though he seemed to be a little marmite on here.

Apart from a few select elite,everyone is Marmite!!

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3 hours ago, BrizzleBelter said:

I always liked Billy Mercer, just a shame he didn't play much

A little brain teaser for all the City diehards

 

Billy Mercer holds a record in City's history

( Clue - It relates to his winning Player of Year in 99/2000)

 

Anyone fancy a punt ?

 

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Keith Welch was great, Mr dependable but for the combination of entertainment and skill it has to be Basso for me. He might've made the odd crazy error but I saw him make some genuinely world class saves. Swansea away where he plucked the ball off their striker's head to stop a certain goal, there aren't many keepers who could've done that. 

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2 hours ago, cidered abroad said:

Post Second World War, I would nominate Tony Cook and Mike Gibson. Long serving, courageous, consistent.

I wouldn't pick someone like Jan Muller because he was here only a very short time.

i was hoping somebody would mention tony cook, I cant really  as he was my great uncle and I am biased, my gran elsie cook was so proud when he joined city

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52 minutes ago, TinMan's left peg said:

Keith Welch was great, Mr dependable but for the combination of entertainment and skill it has to be Basso for me. He might've made the odd crazy error but I saw him make some genuinely world class saves. Swansea away where he plucked the ball off their striker's head to stop a certain goal, there aren't many keepers who could've done that. 

And what he did against wolves it changed our season from then on 

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1 hour ago, BobBobSuperBob said:

A little brain teaser for all the City diehards

 

Billy Mercer holds a record in City's history

( Clue - It relates to his winning Player of Year in 99/2000)

 

Anyone fancy a punt ?

 

Least appearances wearing a number 2 shirt? :blink:

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2 hours ago, Robert the bruce said:

Apart from a few select elite,everyone is Marmite!!

Hang on. I'm unique. Seriously I've watched most of the above and Gibbo was surely the most reassuring to see between the posts, but we have been blessed with some good uns.

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