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Craig Gordon

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by Dáibhí, Jul 3, 2014.

Discuss Craig Gordon in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

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  1. Glorious1967

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    His old man dying and his divorce played a part in the boozing and general not trying anymore, still the best goalkeeper we have probably ever had
     
  2. AJ Styles Moussa Dembele's eyes Gold Member

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    Forster was better then Boruc and he's proving it now in the EPL where's he's easily top 3 of the best keepers in that league
     
  3. eire4

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    As much as I loved Boruc Forster no question is a better keeper and was a better keeper for Celtic too.
    I like Craig Gordon a lot and his one v one save just after half time was massive the turning point in the game for me Saturday and certainly made up for his flap in the first half. He is not at Forsters level but for me still one of the best keepers we have had at Celtic for quite some time.
     
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  4. CookieMonster Geez yer cookies Gold Member

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    He also made some unbelievable saves, keepers go through patches like this and fans getting on his back every time now won't help.
    As you say it's been a squad problem this season not just individuals, they'll find there form soon again.
     
  5. jpr21

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    Forster is in that elite group of world class goalkeepers and i believe will be seen as the best in the coming years.
     
  6. Smada

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    Gordon has been pish for a while now.
     
  7. Damnati

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    I think Gordon gets an easy time of it compared to others as he had a great start with us. It usually works the other way for players who have to really go some to overcome a bad start. First impressions and all that.
     
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    Think a lot of it is to do with our back four stability. Think we've started with 22 different back fours in 43 games this season. With a settled defensive line (hopefully Jozo comes back strong) I believe we'll look a lot better defensively
     
  9. McChiellini..

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    First and only penalty save?

    Hun..
     
  10. Captain Brown Gold Member Gold Member

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    Does anyone know what was up with him throwing away their gk's water bottle?

    He done it twice I think... Maybe 3 times. Was funny to see one of their guys having to try and find it for him.
     
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    Gordon has actually been pretty good the past few months.
     
  12. Glorious1967

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    Some * about the hun goalie keeping notes in the bottle on how we took pens, in an interview hun goalie said Jim Stewart told him which way Brown would hit the pen, absolute * lies coz aye Brown is our regular taker, Stevie wonder could see where Brown was putting that after that idiotic run up
     
  13. Slaw

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    He's not wrong though. Brown * always hits his penalties in the bottom right.
     
  14. G_portillo

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    Might be true as Stewart works with him for the Scotland squad too
     
  15. Captain Brown Gold Member Gold Member

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    Cheers mate.

    Was brilliant to see Gordon chucking it away :smiley-laughing002:
     
  16. McManus4

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    Gordon is the least of our worries. Don't think he's played badly at all lately.
     
  17. GavCFC1

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    Should've saved another of the penalties but other than that he was fine, good save from Miller early and could do nothing about the two goals
     
  18. PaulM1888 Administrator Administrator

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    He has played better recently but I think we need better than he has played in just about every big match.

    There is a distinct lack of competition for him.
     
  19. Onefootwonder

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    Personally I don't think he could do much else with the one he nearly got. The thing about a shot from 12 yards away, there's so little time to react.

    He's played well recently after his big dip. He didn't have much to do on Sunday at all. He didn't have a chance with either of their goals.

    There was an easy catch that he for some reason punched unconvincingly, but other than that he was fine.
     
  20. Senna s1979

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    There wasn't for Rab Douglas, Boruc and Forster either.

    He's past it. He could have a £5milion goalie chomping at his thong and he'd still not be able to catch a cross.