reddogkev Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onehowie Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Jan Moller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Jan Moller was a big favourite of mine. I always think that we missed out on the best because of injury...... Billy (the Fish) Mercer looked great in the few games we had him fit.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 John shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 15 minutes ago, onehowie said: Jan Moller Sadly, I've never heard of him! When did he play for City? Is he the genuine answer to the question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Has to be Gibbo closely followed by Cashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BrizzleBelter Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 I always liked Billy Mercer, just a shame he didn't play much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Best EVER goalkeeper? How many people can remember those that played for City pre WW2? Plenty can't even remember the 60s and 70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Since I've been watching Basso by a country mile. Billy Mercer was the keeper when I started watching and is thought of highly here but im just too young to remember him playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 However, the best City stopper of all time was Harry Clay from whom I derive my forum name! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 21 minutes ago, pongo88 said: Best EVER goalkeeper? How many people can remember those that played for City pre WW2? Plenty can't even remember the 60s and 70s. Aizoon could . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Jan Moller. His size meant he dominated the box in a period where keepers were often smaller and athletic. Made keeping look easy due to his footwork. Changed the way I thought about goal keeping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Original Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Bob Anderson was a good 'un. Probably have to go for Gibson though. Considering his height he was magnificent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roylegalatyeo Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Gibbo by a mile.Who could ever forget his 4 paces and jump to reach the crossbar at the warm ups.Great keeper . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Best is obviously rather subjective but I've never loved a keeper like I did Basso! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 We've been pretty lucky with keepers,many safe hands to protect us over the years-Ray Cashly,Keith Welch,John Shaw,Basso-all solid keepers.. The one that stands out in my minds eye is Jan Moller-dominant keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordofthebling Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Ben Hamer - Champions League standard keeper But Basso was the one keeper I've seen that I'd believe he could get a hand to anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticks Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 I always go for Ronnie Sinclair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snufflelufagus Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 I always remember Mark Prudhoe being one of the first to put the ball on the ground and kick if from there (after he had caught it). Its pretty common place these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonbed Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Sieb Dykstra- huge presence and porn star tash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yatecity Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Tom heaton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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? 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 14 minutes ago, 8menhadadream said: Are you my dad Es as that's pretty much exactly what he said to me? 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Heaton or Basso in my time since 2000. Heaton was error free but never made an unexpected save imo. Basso was the opposite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 John Shaw. Relatively long spell of playing against the very best and earning his corn every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devoncider Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderCraig Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 3 hours ago, onehowie said: Jan Moller I concur, Sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 I can't believe no one has mentioned Phil Kite, oh hang on..... Best ever list, Sorry, got mixed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 So I reckon it's between Mike Gibson, Jan Moller, and Oh Ah Basso.... Gibbo seems to be getting the most praise. I now forever have a great image of a City fan eating Mushy peas with a twix bar - BS4 On Tour, I salute you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire reds Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Jan molley was a class act but not with us long enough. we have had some good ones. 1 Keith Welch. 2. Billy mercer. But for me it has to be Keith Welch but not easy as we have had some really good keepers. a special mention to John Shaw and Ray cashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinMan's left peg Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Adriano Basso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayteomike2 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Who can remember cashley being one of the few goalies to score his kick against boro in the early 70's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayteomike2 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 5 minutes ago, Ayteomike2 said: Who can remember cashley being one of the few goalies to score his kick against boro in the early 70's It was against Hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 6 minutes ago, Ayteomike2 said: Who can remember cashley being one of the few goalies to score his kick against boro in the early 70's Think it was v Hull Mike - 1973 ? edit - Sorry @GrahamC there first !! on the money as ever Graham !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayteomike2 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, GrahamC said: It was against Hull. I am sure it was against boro on a Tuesday night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 4 minutes ago, Ayteomike2 said: I am sure it was against boro on a Tuesday night ' Cashley even scored a goal for City on 18 September 1973, with a long clearance from his own penalty area against Hull City on a gusty night.[2] ' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 6 minutes ago, Ayteomike2 said: I am sure it was against boro on a Tuesday night ' Cashley even scored a goal for City on 18 September 1973, with a long clearance from his own penalty area against Hull City on a gusty night.[2] ' Half a point tho Mike - It WAS a Tuesday evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayteomike2 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 10 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: ' Cashley even scored a goal for City on 18 September 1973, with a long clearance from his own penalty area against Hull City on a gusty night.[2] ' sorry got it wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtyseconds Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Jan Moller. An oasis of calm in a team making history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 13 minutes ago, alexukhc said: Least appearances wearing a number 2 shirt? Warm Alex - you on the right lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Jan Moller for me although we have had some tremendous keepers down the years, we`ve been very lucky in that respect. A bit like we have with left backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 It's Keith Welch even though I didn't get to see much of him (had season tickets through Stowell, Phillips, Basso, Weale, Henderson, James, Gerken, Heaton, Frankie, Parish, Hamer, ROD) purely for his 'tache power. Up the 'tache magnum PI! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 1 hour ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Warm Alex - you on the right lines Balls, any further clues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 7 minutes ago, alexukhc said: Balls, any further clues? Half your guess was half of the correct answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 8 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Half your guess was half of the correct answer Did he get player of the year despite making the least appearances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, alexukhc said: Did he get player of the year despite making the least appearances? spot on Alex Holds the record for us as being Player of Year with the least appearances (27) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifty Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Phillips for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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