mwenza wrote:kaka2za wrote:mwenza wrote:smano wrote:@ Maich, the point is that when Madrid set their sights on De Gea (and they will), he'll answer the call.
The script should therefore be pretty simple.....tie the boy to an irresistible long term bumper contract complete with an obscene buy-out clause.
Buy-out clause is a double edged sword because it comes with a hefty end of contract payment.
Keepers earn relatively low wages and very few get GBP100K pw. A good team can thrive with an average keeper. Liverpool won CL with Dudek in goal and Brazil have never had a classy goalie.
Some of us who have seen our team graced by world class keepers like schmeichel and Van Der Sar know that a good keeper is an integral part of a good team. Chelsea fans know all too well how vital Petr Cech has been to their team. One of the reasons Aseno has endured such a major trophy drought has been due to lack of a world class goalie.
A good keeper can win you a cool 15pts in a season which can enable you lift the title easily.
Just to jog your memory Van Der Sar struggled to find a club in England before joining Fulham. Manutd defence was so protective and covered deficiencies of Roy Carrol and Barthez.
Valdez has never been a great keeper either but that never stopped Barca.
Actually, Arsenal have never had a good keeper even in the unbeaten 49.
My point is, defending is a team effort and a good team can win the EPL with average keeper.
Just quote for me the highest amount paid for a keeper!
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