Where was Ricardo last night?

Originally posted by golden_blunder:
<strong>who cares...from what ive seen Roy Carroll is the better keeper anyway.</strong><hr></blockquote>

That's not saying a lot for Ricardo !
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Originally posted by Julian Denny:
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That's not saying a lot for Ricardo !</strong><hr></blockquote>

Carroll is a decent keeper.
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At the start of the season, when Fab was out. Carroll's performances were great. A couple of errors, but otherwise,confident displays.
 
from performances this season, I'd rate Carroll above Ricardo.

He may be the Spanish no2, but if he hasn't made no1 by 30 he probably never will...

Roy has looked decent when he's played, and he was good last night.
 
Carroll's problem is that he had a chance to make the g/k spot his own when Barthez was injured and he rather blew it unfortunately. It was then that we signed Ricardo effectively relegating Roy to no 3. I don't think SAF has that much confidence in Roy. Maybe he'll get a chance again.
 
Originally posted by redinsyd
He's a good shot stopper, but not very confident when dealing with crosses <hr></blockquote>

Carroll dealt with crosses just fine last night. Only spilled one but that was because he was fouled. His distribution was really good as well for most part; he reminded me of Schmeichel the way he was always looking for quick throw outs for us to counter attack.

Originally posted by Julian Denny
Carroll's problem is that he had a chance to make the g/k spot his own when Barthez was injured and he rather blew it unfortunately. It was then that we signed Ricardo effectively relegating Roy to no 3. I don't think SAF has that much confidence in Roy.<hr></blockquote>

I read somewhere (possibly RedIssue - will check) that SAF thought Barthez might need an operation and that's why he bought an extra keeper but, in the end, Barthez didn't need the operation after all. Don't know if this is true or SAF was just saying it to disguise the obvious.
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y did SAF even but ricardo anyways!!

well i guess u should give him a chance considering he has only played like 2 matches! :confused: :confused: <img src="confused.gif" border="0">
 
Originally posted by Nh1878:
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I read somewhere (possibly RedIssue - will check) that SAF thought Barthez might need an operation and that's why he bought an extra keeper but, in the end, Barthez didn't need the operation after all. Don't know if this is true or SAF was just saying it to disguise the obvious.</strong><hr></blockquote>

That's absolutely true, as he was bought when Fab was injured. Barthez had said that one month ago in France. If he had wanted to replace Barthez, Ricardo would be playing.
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Can someone confirm this please - I can't find the answer on the net.

I seem to remember Ricardo as the keeper who conceded 5 as Real Madrid beat Real Valladolid 5-0. My first thought when I heard we signed him was "yeah right pull the other one".
 
Id def rate Carroll above Ricardo, hes by far the better keeper! I cant work out why we bought another keeper anyway!
 
Originally posted by Jason F:
<strong>Id def rate Carroll above Ricardo, hes by far the better keeper!</strong><hr></blockquote>

How do you work that one out then?
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Originally posted by spinoza:
<strong>Can someone confirm this please - I can't find the answer on the net.

I seem to remember Ricardo as the keeper who conceded 5 as Real Madrid beat Real Valladolid 5-0. My first thought when I heard we signed him was "yeah right pull the other one".</strong><hr></blockquote>

Schmeichel once conceded 5 to Newcastle mate.
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Originally posted by markpud:
<strong>from performances this season, I'd rate Carroll above Ricardo.

He may be the Spanish no2, but if he hasn't made no1 by 30 he probably never will.</strong><hr></blockquote>

A bit difficult that, especially when you consider that they have IMO the best keeper in Europe (Canizares) ATM, along with IMO the best young keeper in Europe (Casillas) ATM. I would put both in my top 5 keepers in Europe list.
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Originally posted by Jason F:
<strong>Id def rate Carroll above Ricardo, hes by far the better keeper! I cant work out why we bought another keeper anyway!</strong><hr></blockquote>

I love the way ppl make these judgements despite having seen the individuals play only a couple of times.
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