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Boruc or Forster?

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Breenzo, Jan 26, 2014.

Discuss Boruc or Forster? in the Celtic Chat area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Zander Gold Member Gold Member

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    I didn't actually notice that! I wouldn't be surprised if that was the idea though. He was phenomenal against Barcelona.

    The only reasons I decided that Forster was ever so slightly better for us(not necessarily a better keeper) is that he is has worked and worked his * off to improve. I admire that. Boruc was more of a wild child and his professionalism went out the window a wee bit at the end. I think he was going through some personal issues but so was Scott Brown early in his Celtic career and although his form suffered, I guarantee he still worked hard.

    Another thing was consistency, I think Forster, although not as spectacular, is a more reliable goalkeeper. Certainly on the domestic front
     
  2. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator

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    The better goalkeeper for Celtic is Forster, absolutely undoubtedly in my opinion. Harder working, more focussed and with a much greater desire to get better.

    Not taking anything away from Boruc as for a period of time at Celtic he had a genuine claim to be one of the best keepers in the World. He let himself, the fans and the club down towards the end of his career though through a complete lack of professionalism.
     
  3. Zander Gold Member Gold Member

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    Aye, pretty much my take on this also. :50:
     
  4. maggiethatcher

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    Boruc was the more accomplished all round keeper and showed that with some of his displays at international level.

    Both have the ability to put in man of the match displays at CL level and there is no doubting the quality of Forster.

    What turns it round for me though is that Boruc had a pretty mince defence in front of him in comparison to other Celtic keepers. He had to manage the whole backline in front of him and yet totally dominated his box.
     
  5. Murph-E

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    If it wasn't for Boruc's last 18 months, I think everybody would be voting for him. I still go Boruc, just think in his prime/at his peak he's easily the best Celtic goalkeeper of my life time.
     
  6. Liam Scales

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    Actaully think in his last year Boruc screwed the nut a bit, who could forgot that save against Hibs? One of the only bright points in Mowbray's bleak tenure.
     
  7. Zander Gold Member Gold Member

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    He was still never the imposing figure he was pre Euro 2008
     
  8. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator

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    I would say the defence and indeed the team in front of each keeper was relatively comparable as a whole. Which only really makes a difference when talking about clean sheet records etc... anyway. It's fairly easy to critique them as goalkeepers given the length of time both have/had been with us.

    Agreed but it can't be overlooked....
     
  9. Sno'sLeftFoot

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    Didn't do too badly in the shoot out with Spartak either to put us into the group stages
     
  10. Markybhoy

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    Never mind Boruc or Forster, I would choose Packie Bonner over Forster.

    1. The Holy Goalie
    2. Packie Bonner
    3. Fraser Forster
     
  11. McChiellini..

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    Boruc wins it for me..

    One of the best keepers in the world a few years ago..
     
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  13. Jo-Jo-Buffon

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    Tough

    But on top form and at euro 2008 I believe boruc was in the top 3 in the world witb buffon and iker

    Plus hes a proper nutter lol
     
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    I was wondering if this was a trick question lol.

    Boruc was a keeper full of errors who had a stand out year and a half! Forster for me has been our best keeper of all time.
     
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    So if we signed any of those keepers they'd be on the bench then? Secondary to Forster? Don't talk *.
     
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    So apparently Buffon and casillas are bad goalkeepers and I know nothing about football for thinking they're good..... :56: also saying we never counted on Boruc for big performances in Europe doesn't really know anything about football, like the time we got to the last 16 with a back four of Telfer, O'Dea, McManus and Naylor.... with Sno and a very old and out of shape Lennon sitting in front of them
     
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    No,it wasn't..
     
  18. Ciaran_67

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    Heres a question:

    Boruc performance against AC Milan in the last 16 OR Fraser Forster against Barça at Celtic Park
     
  19. Ciaran_67

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    What does a 'mistake' entail? Forster not coming out to collect crosses, for me, is a mistake ala Shakhtar Karagandy
     
  20. HH

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    Boruc was more fun.