greasedupdeafguy said:
I dont see how its possible to have two top class keepers of similar age in the same squad and keep them both happy. I wouldn't mind a better back up than Pantilimon though.
If you seriously think there are better No 2 keepers about than Costel, then you need a reality check!
Only playing in domestic cup games is hardly the stuff that is going to keep an established first choice keeper happy so we can discount any current 1st team regular such as Begovic.
In addition, Costel, when called upon appears more dominant than Joe on crosses and distributes both more quickly and more accurately with his throws than Joe.
Finally the save Costel made in the one on one v Watford was top drawer by any standard.
In short, we are lucky to have a content, top class international goalkeeper who is happy to suffice on famine levels of football, yet still be fully capable when called upon.