Maarten Stekelenburg

Connor · August 20, 2016

I thought he was only going to come in and be Koeman's grass but he's actually dead sound.

Cheers for the points Mart.

captainvindaloo · August 20, 2016

Based on two games, the Stek looks boss. Based on a season, who knows? We get Hart and we will never know for sure, as Hart will automagically be installed as 1st choice. Still, would be more reassured having Stek on the bench than any other. Good performance today, and last week, so no complaints here.

DanEFC92 · August 20, 2016

Connor said:
I thought he was only going to come in and be Koeman's grass but he's actually dead sound.

Early days yet. We must remain #vigilant.

Connor · August 20, 2016

DanEFC92 said:
Early days yet. We must remain #vigilant.

Think he'll still be Koeman's grass if the boy Joe signs.

Not a Neville level grass though.

Hickson9 · August 20, 2016

The Stek is already turning himself in to a cult hero.

4737carlin · August 20, 2016

Why was he booked today?

dublinbluenose · August 20, 2016

I'm not sure he knew anything about the first save, think it hit his arse

bignev23 · August 21, 2016

Would be harsh to say he was at fault for their goal, you could say he was outmuscled but it was difficult for him to move with the player backing right into him like that and he's ended up on the floor, could have maybe had a free kick but wasn't given. Saved two shots from great chances for them that they would have thought they would've scored . Another reassuring performance from him, so far so good.

Eggs · August 21, 2016

dublinbluenose said:
I'm not sure he knew anything about the first save, think it hit his arse

....that's what happens when you get the angles right and spread you body, it was a fine save and he's produced a few of those in similar situations.

Khalekan · August 21, 2016

Eggs said:
....that's what happens when you get the angles right and spread you body, it was a fine save and he's produced a few of those in similar situations.

Yip.

The ball didn't hit his arse by accident.

He makes every part of his body a barricade

TheAlmightyFloater · August 21, 2016

4737carlin said:
Why was he booked today?

Think it was because he booted the ball away after a corner was given.

jackyboy · August 21, 2016

He is massive as well tbf.

whiteshadow · August 21, 2016

Loads of people slated him because he came from Southampton, been forced out at Fulham, while ignoring the fact he'd played for Holland as first choice for years, reaching a World Cup final and has Champions League experience.

I hope he stays our first choice.

Caolam · August 21, 2016

Football really is a cut throat business. Joel looked like he would be given a shot at playing this season, Stek comes in and pushes him out. Looks like Hart will now come in and do the same.

Only-Blue-toffees · August 21, 2016

whiteshadow said:
I hope he stays our first choice.

Me too, he's played really well and if we did get Hart he would lose his place and will feel sorry for him plus we wouldn't get to see how good he is. I'd like to see how he gets on for the season and go from there.