evertonusa Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Hey guys, I would like to know where you guys think Tim Howard ranks among Everton's keepers. I know Neville Southall is the club's all-time boy but I don't know of any others that have played at Everton. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBoy1980 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 He is easily the best since Big Nev. My knowledge before him is very limited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 southall martyn howard/gerrard/myre wright simonson thats jus from the keepers ive seen at the club, imo he's a good solid keeper jus under the bracket of world class. in the prem theres only shay given who's unarguably better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 (edited) I don't rate Howard highly but to put him on the same level as Mhyre and Gerrard is criminal. Edited September 24, 2009 by Romey 1878 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 if he wasnt so indecisive id say he was almost perfect but i have a big issue with him sometimes cos he doesnt like to come for the ball and that can be costly! one of the best shot stoppers in the biz id say though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonKey Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I'd definitely say he was behind Nev and Martyn, but better than Myrhe. Gerrard, Simonsen and Wright were all a bit turd for us when given a sniff of a chance I reckon. I'd forgotten all about Simonsen until he came on as sub for Stoke the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainFerguson10 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Totally forgot about Myhre, didn't think he was all that good but his hands were massive! I don't rate Howard that much either, Martyn was far more commanding and convincing a keeper. But he is the best we got, so gotta roll with the punches and get on with it. Though I would love to see Moyes buy a keeper of better quality, so both can push each other, but question is who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggy Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I would put Gordon West in front of Tim too, but then again I am showing my age there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 southall martyn howard/gerrard/myre wright simonson thats jus from the keepers ive seen at the club, imo he's a good solid keeper jus under the bracket of world class. in the prem theres only shay given who's unarguably better. Myre & Gerrard as good as Howard are you having a laugh? I cant understand why people dont rate him, I think he is one of the best keepers in the Prem As far as Everton keepers go I can only think of Big Nev and Martyn that were better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Myre & Gerrard as good as Howard are you having a laugh? I cant understand why people dont rate him, I think he is one of the best keepers in the Prem As far as Everton keepers go I can only think of Big Nev and Martyn that were better Second what Dunc said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainFerguson10 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I would put Gordon West in front of Tim too, but then again I am showing my age there! Not sure about that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I don't rate Howard highly but to put him on the same level as Mhyre and Gerrard is criminal. Spot on! He is miles better than either of them... Totally forgot about Myhre, didn't think he was all that good but his hands were massive! I don't rate Howard that much either, Martyn was far more commanding and convincing a keeper. But he is the best we got, so gotta roll with the punches and get on with it. Though I would love to see Moyes buy a keeper of better quality, so both can push each other, but question is who? Martyn was a better keeper, no doubt, but he was also 35(ish) when he joined. Tim is only 30, and most keepers are usually best when theyre pushing mid 30's. Considering the skills he has already and that he is only going to improve, he could rival Big Nev and Nige in time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggy Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Not sure about that one. Over 400 appearances for Everton with 2 league titles and an FA cup winners medal to his name. Only 3 caps for England (And a certain Mr Banks was around at the time) and selected for the world cup squad in '70 but declined his place for family reasons. It may be my age clouding the memory but I thought he was brilliant at the time, he was the first Everton keeper I ever saw and nobody came close before big Nevs arrival, works for me mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Over 400 appearances for Everton with 2 league titles and an FA cup winners medal to his name. Only 3 caps for England (And a certain Mr Banks was around at the time) and selected for the world cup squad in '70 but declined his place for family reasons. It may be my age clouding the memory but I thought he was brilliant at the time, he was the first Everton keeper I ever saw and nobody came close before big Nevs arrival, works for me mate. And there was me thinking you were a Dai Davis fan iggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 howard is way better than myhre and gerrard! I think howard is a really good keeper, one of the better keepers we have had in recent times.. My only concern, well i have 2, first one being as someone noted earlier, he doesnt like to come for the ball when its hanging around the box, he assumes the defender will clear it, and then this causes confusion, it has done loads of times. Secondly i dont think his positional sense from shots 25 yards plus is that good, he needs to work on that. I do hold him in high regards though, plus he loves playing for everton, another player i respect fully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 big nev will always be the man, martyn has been the best since. we must remember though, martyn had at least five years more experience in the prem when he signed than howard did. he can still grow with experience. westy is a legend, and a great fella too. very very entertaining guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foobiezw Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Enough of in-club comparisons now. Where do you guys think Howard ranks compared to other Premier League keepers? Without any bias I reckon probably top 5 minimum. Cech and Reina are still fighting it out for no1 in my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 (edited) Enough of in-club comparisons now. Where do you guys think Howard ranks compared to other Premier League keepers? Without any bias I reckon probably top 5 minimum. Cech and Reina are still fighting it out for no1 in my mind. I would honestly say he is in the top 3 with Given and Reina ahead of him. Petr Cech is past it now he is to prone to daft mistakes these days Edited September 29, 2009 by duncanmckenzieismagic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsmith69 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Van Der Sar (when fit) Cech Reina Given Probably better, thats it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 ok i know he plays for pool and i may be seein it through blue glasses here but is reina really that good? he makes a lot of errors i think too many to be considered the best and has a crackin defence in front of him which is the reason he kept so many clean sheets i mean he is good dont get me wrong but nowhere near as good as cech...the likes of given and jaaskeleinen for me who played in poor teams but are fantastic still are better than him and howard i put tim at number 4 1. Cech 2. Given 3. Jaaskaleinen 4. Howard 5. Van Der Sar 6. Reina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Given Reina Howard Van Der Sar Cech Jaaskaleinen Schwarzer Sorensen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 no one thinks friedel is in the top 7-8 keepers? I do My list - Given Reina jaaskelainen Van Der Sar Howard Friedel Schwarzer Green I actually think cech these days is a poor goalkeeper, probably since his "Accident" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainFerguson10 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Great avatar craigb, keep in the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holystove Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I like Howard but this is the rankings I would choose : Cech Reina Van Der Sar Schwarzer Friedel Given Jaaskeleinen Howard . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainFerguson10 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Cech Van Der Sar Schwarzer Given Friedel Howard Jaaskeleinen Regardless of my dislike towards the RS, I don't rate Reina one bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Cech Van Der Sar Schwarzer Given Friedel Howard Jaaskeleinen Regardless of my dislike towards the RS, I don't rate Reina one bit. christ im glad someone agrees about reina i was gettin worried as for friedel a couple years ago id have put him there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraccerC Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 he's decent but as mentioned he's no martyn and certainly no big nev. as for reina, he's a quality keeper...one of the best in the prem and miles better than howard im afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky71 Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 i believe howard holds the clean sheet record which indicates something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 i believe howard holds the clean sheet record which indicates something yea, that theres a better defense infront of him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Great avatar craigb, keep in the good work! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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