GoalKeepers Glove Talk

[Lance Knight]

Casillas facing Capello axe at Real Madrid
August 21, 2006

Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello is ready to dump Iker Casillas for backup goalkeeper Diego Lopez on Wednesday for the Bernabeu Trophy clash with Anderlecht.

Capello has been impressed by Lopez in preseason training and favours the larger-framed youngster over Casillas.

AS says Real staff are concerned with Casillas' approach in training. The Spain No1 has reportedly become more introverted, serious and coaching staff are worried about his confidence going into the new season.

If Lopez passes his test on Wednesday night, Capello will seriously consider going with him in the Liga proper - though he does have concerns with the keeper's lack of experience

[raulmadrid]

I heard from reporters that this is a duck.

It would be insanity. Casillas is one of the top 3 goalies in the world and has been the heart and reliability of the squad for years.

I think its being done to motivate our other goalies

[Lance Knight]

yup, it probably is but Diego Lopez is coming alone great and i hope on day he would might be the one to take over

[RaulMadrid7]

Lance, you and your sources.:sleepy:

Casillas is the best keeper on the face of the earth behind Buffon.

Diego Lopez is someone who has his back when Casillas is either injured or killed.

[Centarfor9]

It would be insanity. Casillas is one of the top 3 goalies in the world and has been the heart and reliability of the squad for years.

First of all Casillas is not in the top 10 goalies in the world.

Second he has not been that reliable last year.

[Lance Knight]

come on name 10 goalkeepers better than him, seriously name them

plus if it wasnt for Cassillas Real wouldnt have finished 2nd last season not reliable my @$$

[Centarfor9]

come on name 10 goalkeepers better than him, seriously name them
Too easy. :lol:
Buffon, Khan, Lehman, Cech, Coupet, Ricardo, Van der Sar, Oswaldo Sanchez, Given, Perruzzi, Friedel, Jaaskelainen, Kingson ... the list goes on

[ItalianBoy]

Casillas is one of the top 3 goalies in the world...
That is when you lost all credibility.

[raulmadrid]

Too easy. :lol:
Buffon, Khan, Lehman, Cech, Coupet, Ricardo, Van der Sar, Oswaldo Sanchez, Given, Perruzzi, Friedel, Jaaskelainen, Kingson ... the list goes on
LooooL

good one!:lol:

sell Casillas and put Salgado as the cb.....:faint2:

[benfica64]

Casillas facing Capello axe at Real Madrid
August 21, 2006

Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello is ready to dump Iker Casillas for backup goalkeeper Diego Lopez on Wednesday for the Bernabeu Trophy clash with Anderlecht.

Capello has been impressed by Lopez in preseason training and favours the larger-framed youngster over Casillas.

AS says Real staff are concerned with Casillas' approach in training. The Spain No1 has reportedly become more introverted, serious and coaching staff are worried about his confidence going into the new season.

If Lopez passes his test on Wednesday night, Capello will seriously consider going with him in the Liga proper - though he does have concerns with the keeper's lack of experience Capello should get the axe, hes already messing up things at Real Madrid.

[King Adriano]

First of all Casillas is not in the top 10 goalies in the world.

Second he has not been that reliable last year.
man casillas is one of the best keepers in the World,he has high reaction especially in 1 on 1 situations and is still young 2.
without him real may drop even more.

[King Adriano]

Capello should get the axe, hes already messing up things at Real Madrid.
câpello always do things his way,players must always feel he is the boss and especially in such a group of stars he must prove himself.

[juanca]

hahaha, this would be just great!

bench the man who saved his team from losing 6-0 last time they played barcelona! he made sooo many amazing saves, 2 against ronny!

in my opinion, he was the HEART/SOUL last season.

[Lance Knight]

Too easy. :lol:
Buffon, Khan, Lehman, Cech, Coupet, Ricardo, Van der Sar, Oswaldo Sanchez, Given, Perruzzi, Friedel, Jaaskelainen, Kingson ... the list goes on
Buffon- alright i'll accpet that one
Khan- Kahn was hardly in any form
Lehman- i'll accpet that one
Cech- close but not really
Coupet- he didnt have much to save
Ricardo- nope
Van der Sar- close but not really
Oswaldo Sanchez- not really,
Given- not really,
Perruzzi- not really,
Friedel- not really,
Jaaskelainen- not really
Kingson- not really

[Lance Knight]

Capello should get the axe, hes already messing up things at Real Madrid.
are u serious, Cappello is the best coach in the world right now, in the past 5 years he took every team to atleast one title

[RaulMadrid7]

without Casillas Madrid would have been 1 league lower this season.

believe me.

The only keeper better than him = Buffon.

Cech is amazing too, but for his size he can't beat Casillas reflexes.:sleepy:

[Centarfor9]

Buffon- alright i'll accpet that one
Khan- Kahn was hardly in any form
Lehman- i'll accpet that one
Cech- close but not really
Coupet- he didnt have much to save
Ricardo- nope
Van der Sar- close but not really
Oswaldo Sanchez- not really,
Given- not really,
Perruzzi- not really,
Friedel- not really,
Jaaskelainen- not really
Kingson- not really
My reply to your post is Not really :smoking:

In my opinion from what I have seen him play he is no good.

[raulmadrid]

My reply to your post is Not really :smoking:

In my opinion from what I have seen him play he is no good.

well....u obviously only saw the one game that i must have missed last season.... Cause i didnt see him play poor for one match...

[Centarfor9]

well....u obviously only saw the one game that i must have missed last season.... Cause i didnt see him play poor for one match...
yeah i have only seen him in all champions league mathces and in 2 bosnia matches in the fifa 2006 qualifications (and he was not that good) maybe he is worth all that hype for some but not for me

[Lance Knight]

My reply to your post is Not really :smoking:

In my opinion from what I have seen him play he is no good.
that makes no sense

[Centarfor9]

^ exactly like your reply to my post

[Sq4]

Too easy. :lol:
Buffon, Khan, Lehman, Cech, Coupet, Ricardo, Van der Sar, Oswaldo Sanchez, Given, Perruzzi, Friedel, Jaaskelainen, Kingson ... the list goes on

:lol: :lol: :lol:
R u serious????

[Sq4]

My reply to your post is Not really :smoking:

In my opinion from what I have seen him play he is no good.

Thus u have seen nothing lad:sad: :sad: :sad:

[Centarfor9]

:lol: :lol: :lol:
R u serious????
Yes.

[Centarfor9]

Thus u have seen nothing lad:sad: :sad: :sad:
Again i have only seen him in all champions league mathces and in 2 bosnia matches in the fifa 2006 qualifications (and he was not that good) maybe he is worth all that hype for some but not for me.

I've haven't seen his documentary (joking).

[Sq4]

Again i have only seen him in all champions league mathces and in 2 bosnia matches in the fifa 2006 qualifications (and he was not that good) maybe he is worth all that hype for some but not for me.

I've haven't seen his documentary (joking).

strange....Well each year UEFA helds a poll where managers of all club name the best keepers, and as far as I concerned Cassilas was one of the best, and definetly got more points than Kingston, Khan or Van Der Sar, and more.

[Centarfor9]

strange....Well each year UEFA helds a poll where managers of all club name the best keepers, and as far as I concerned Cassilas was one of the best, and definetly got more points than Kingston, Khan or Van Der Sar, and more.
Preposterous. Yeah Fifa also holds a poll where delagates from all over the world decide the best goalkeepers, and as far as I'm concerned Cassilas is not one of the best, and there are better goalkeepers than him.

[Xizor]

Preposterous. Yeah Fifa also holds a poll where delagates from all over the world decide the best goalkeepers, and as far as I'm concerned Cassilas is not one of the best, and there are better goalkeepers than him.

Negative! :smoking:

[raulmadrid]

Preposterous. Yeah Fifa also holds a poll where delagates from all over the world decide the best goalkeepers, and as far as I'm concerned Cassilas is not one of the best, and there are better goalkeepers than him.

lol...ur babbling man

[Centarfor9]

^ whatever you say raulmadrid

[Valencian]

Capello is the most boring coach.
And his last team cheated to be number one.
We all remember how boring Juventus looked. The last match against Villarreal looked like boring Italian football to me.

[Lance Knight]

Lopez demands Real Madrid exit
January 29, 2007

Real Madrid goalkeeper Diego Lopez has asked for a move away.
Lopez and his agent met with Real sports director Pedja Mijatovic last week to ask for a transfer before the winter market closes. But Mijatovic told Lopez the club weren't willing to release him halfway through the season.

The 25 year-old remains frustrated and is sure to try again this week, particularly with Valencia, Real Zaragoza and Deportivo La Coruna queuing up to speak with him.

[lallan]

he is a GREAT goalie, 2 bad he has an even GREATER goalie ahead of him(casillas), or else he has the potential 2 be a *er 4 any big club, he is even better than valdes(who is protected by a great defense)

[Lance Knight]

i kinda grew fond of him i hope he doesnt leave. but career wise he should he cant gt first team spot when a player like cassillas is ahead of him. but the goal keeper of the castilla is quite promising too so we should be ok if anything happen

[Lance Knight]

Casillas: Barcelona like Real Madrid of 4 years ago
November 23, 2007

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has hinted Barcelona's cycle could be coming to an end.

While refusing to discuss Edmilson's "black sheep" comments this week, Casillas did say: "I cannot give any advice to Barcelona. Four years ago something similar happened to us and it was the fault of everyone involved.

"We are only interested in what is happening inside our dressing room. No. I won't offer any advice to Barcelona. If they have problems, there will be people there dedicated to fix it.

"Sometimes the world outside the field is a fantasy."

On comments from Real president Ramon Calderon that no amount of money could buy him, Casillas added: "I want to thank the president for his words, it is important to be comfortable in your own home and that you're appreciated."

[Lance Knight]

Dudek unsettled at Real Madrid
December 05, 2007

Jerzy Dudek admits he could be forced to ask away from Real Madrid in January.
The Poland keeper, 34, wants to book a place in Leo Beenhakker's Euro 2008 squad.

He said: "I'd like to leave. I've been told I must play more."

[Lance Knight]

Real Madrid coach Schuster tells Dudek he's staying December 06, 2007

Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster has told Jerzy Dudek to forget about a move away in January.
Dudek wants first team football to strengthen his chances of making Poland's Euro2008 squad, but is being forced to play second fiddle behind Iker Casillas at Real.

"I understand the situation of the player," said Schuster last night. "But the important thing is this club and I cannot see him leaving during the winter market."

For his part, Dudek said: "I will accept the decision of the club. It's obvious they want two great goalkeepers at their disposal."

[Lance Knight]

Casillas resists new long-term Real Madrid contract offer
January 09, 2008

Iker Casillas has resisted an offer from Real Madrid to discuss a new long-term contract.
Marca says Madrid chiefs want to secure Casillas for life, but the goalkeeper is happy with his current deal, which runs to 2011.

Real won't withdraw the £8 million-a-year offer, however, which will remain on the table until the end of the season.