Best goalkeeper of all time?

[ali benarbia's studs]

In my lifetime it has to be peter schmeichel.

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dasayev ?(u.s.s.r.)he was in goal for van basten s euro final volley in `88!
banks/jennings are always worth a mention

 

[Bilston Blue]

Growing up watching what little football there was on telly in the 80s I would go for Shilton, Southall (at his peak was ridiculously good), and Rinat Dassayev of the old Soviet Union.

More recently Schmeicel and Buffon.

And don't forget Walter Zenga (nice hair too)!!!

 

[Matt the Giant]

Best ever would be Zaki Badou, but in more modern times... Schmeicel without competition.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

As a kid I will never forget idolising Harry Dowd and his number 2 Alan Ogley.

If yer stood one on th' shoulders of t'other would they have been able to touch the crossbar! Funny thing was, they were both competent goalkeepers who caught the ball.

 

[cibaman]

I would say Gordon Banks. I remember him in a game at Maine Road when Stoke somehow managed to beat us 1-2. With any lesser keeper it would have been about 7-2.

Certainly the most amazing goalkeeping display I have ever seen in front of me.

Banks has said that his save from Wyn Davies that day was his best ever, far better than the one from Pele.

Apparently we had the chance to sign Banks earlier that season but Joe Mercer thought the £50,000 fee was a bit steep for someone his age. If true, it wasnt Joe's best decision since Banks performance in that match probably cost us the league title.

Just a shame the match wasnt televised. If it had been on MOTD Banks performance would deservedly have been raved over for years.

 

[Bilston Blue]

Best ever would be Zaki Badou, but in more modern times... Schmeicel without competition.

Can't believe someone on here put Zaki, the Moroccan 'keeper from Mexico 86. What a shout. He made an unbelievable save against West Germany in that World Cup, brilliant reflexes. Not sure about best ever though.

 

[the goats backside]

One of the best saves ever for me was Quinny saving a penalty i think against Dean Saunders and then he plucked the resulting corner out the sky. Everyone went mental it was better than winning a cup, honest

 

[Shadz69]

I admired sepp Maier when younger but Schmiecel was awesome in his pomp.

 

[the goats backside]

Sylvester Stallone.

Lmao

 

[Mr Blue Sky]

it has to be Pat Jennings he was the only keeper in his time that could grasp the ball with one hand even kids can do it now with the stupid balls they are using. also he scored against the rags at the swamp. Banks is only remembered for one save Jennings made loads of great saves.

My friend your talking bollocks Banks was immense and whilst he will always be remembered for THAT save he was the best goalkeeper ive ever seen. I remember a game at City in 1972 when we should have won the league we fuckin battered Stoke and he saved almost everything that was threw at him and Stoke went away with a 2.1 win. Lots of people blame Rodney Marsh for us not winning the league that season personally i think Banks performance that day also played a big part.