HMFC86 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Wonder if there are any plans for Silva to challenge for number one. Seen him w couple of times for the reserves before he went on loan and looked ok. A few great saves below. Is he back for the start of the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Back in August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesy1874 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Couple of very decent saves, very poor finishing however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerjambo Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 He's not tall enough to make it in a decent league unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Parmesan Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 1 minute ago, innerjambo said: He's not tall enough to make it in a decent league unfortunately. Jordan Pickford respectfully disagrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Made a mistake in the first one, knocked it back into the middle, then fortunate to make a save. The 2nd one is unreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, Gene Parmesan said: Jordan Pickford respectfully disagrees. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerjambo Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, Gene Parmesan said: Jordan Pickford respectfully disagrees. Just because you named one, it doesn't mean it's a common thing. It's definitely a disadvantage, for obvious reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Parmesan Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 1 minute ago, innerjambo said: Just because you named one, it doesn't mean it's a common thing. It's definitely a disadvantage, for obvious reasons. Kevin Silva's career will stand or fall on his ability, not his height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC86 Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: Made a mistake in the first one, knocked it back into the middle, then fortunate to make a save. The 2nd one is unreal. It’s not always possible to direct saves like that. A lot of power behind it and more of a reaction save, wouldn’t say it’s a mistake. The speed in which he was up and ready for the second was good goalkeeping. Edited June 30, 2019 by HMFC86 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC86 Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, Gene Parmesan said: Kevin Silva's career will stand or fall on his ability, not his height. Correct, he’s the same height as Shay Given and he didn’t do too badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasavallan Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 18 minutes ago, jamboinglasgow said: Back in August. USL2 runs until end of October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 7 minutes ago, Gene Parmesan said: Kevin Silva's career will stand or fall on his ability, not his height. and his attitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartsofgold Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 14 minutes ago, innerjambo said: Just because you named one, it doesn't mean it's a common thing. It's definitely a disadvantage, for obvious reasons. Andy Goram wasn't exactly a giant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Parmesan Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, milky_26 said: and his attitude Absolutely ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambonian Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Plenty decent keepers aren't the tallest. Andy Goram for one and I don't think Antti Niemi was overly tall. Was strange that we signed three goalies last season. He looks decent enough but can't really judge until he plays regular games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 6'2 is the average height for a keeper. Kevin Silva is 6'1. Quite what @innerjambo is talking about is baffling. Some of these boys did ok for themselves, among others... 1. Yann Sommer: 1.83 m or 6 ft 0 in 2. Víctor Valdés: 1.83 m or 6 ft 0 in 3. Vincent Enyeama: 1.80 m or 5 ft 11 in 4. Mathew Ryan: 1.84 m or 6 ft 0 in 5. David Ospina: 1.83 m or 6 ft 0 in 6. Claudio Bravo: 1.84 m or 6 ft 0 in 7. Kenneth Vermeer: 1.82 m or 6 ft 0 in 8. Beto: 1.83 m or 6 ft 0 in 9. Michel Vorm: 1.83 m or 6 ft 0 in 10. Nicholas Rimando: 1.78 m or 5 ft 10 in 11. Anthony Lopes: 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) 12. Guillermo Ochoa: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrahim Tall Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 12 minutes ago, HMFC86 said: Correct, he’s the same height as Shay Given and he didn’t do too badly. Iker Casillas and Kepa too. Its not like Silva is 5’5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number-16 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 He's two inches taller than Steve Banks who put in a decent shift for us (until Vlad decided it was time for him to retire) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Parmesan Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I'm not going to slaughter inner, I understood what I think he meant - that being 6ft 3in plus is a big advantage to making it as a goalie. He perhaps phrased it wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Great save in 2nd vid ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 24 minutes ago, Tasavallan said: USL2 runs until end of October. Yup but it is only a 3 month loan https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/squads/reserves/playing-squad/kevin-silva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 24 minutes ago, Heartsofgold said: Andy Goram wasn't exactly a giant. Yes but there were two of him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerjambo Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 25 minutes ago, Heartsofgold said: Andy Goram wasn't exactly a giant. Andy Goram was overrated, very average keeper imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Yes but there were two of him Naughty but funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLTFTh Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Antti Niemi was just over 6ft... Goram was a fantastic shot stopper, Niemi was IMHO far superior... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, innerjambo said: Andy Goram was overrated, very average keeper imo. As much as I disliked him, Andy Goram was a 1st class keeper, by anyone's standards. Willing to give you the benefit of doubt about keepers height before, but now you're just being ridiculous. Shite patter merchant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOak88 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 58 minutes ago, Gene Parmesan said: Jordan Pickford respectfully disagrees. Aye but English fitbaw is overhyped shite ken eh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerjambo Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 10 minutes ago, Bridge of Djoum said: As much as I disliked him, Andy Goram was a 1st class keeper, by anyone's standards. Willing to give you the benefit of doubt about keepers height before, but now you're just being ridiculous. Shite patter merchant. No.......he wasn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 1 hour ago, innerjambo said: He's not tall enough to make it in a decent league unfortunately. How tall is he? 5'5"? I don't think Kello or Niemi were all that tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 15 minutes ago, innerjambo said: No.......he wasn't Righto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: How tall is he? 5'5"? I don't think Kello or Niemi were all that tall. Same height as Silva, 6'1. Height is obviously a hindrance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasavallan Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 48 minutes ago, jamboinglasgow said: Yup but it is only a 3 month loan https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/squads/reserves/playing-squad/kevin-silva ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay James Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 58 minutes ago, innerjambo said: No.......he wasn't How old are you mate? Just wondering if you've only seen highlights etc of Goram or did you see him in the flesh? He was pivotal for probably the best Rangers team we have ever faced as well as winning plants of caps for Scotland and finishing off at Man Utd. Some very respected coaches would disagree with you, in other words. Hes one of the top 3 goalies I've ever seen in Scotland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 5 minutes ago, Finlay James said: How old are you mate? Just wondering if you've only seen highlights etc of Goram or did you see him in the flesh? He was pivotal for probably the best Rangers team we have ever faced as well as winning plants of caps for Scotland and finishing off at Man Utd. Some very respected coaches would disagree with you, in other words. Hes one of the top 3 goalies I've ever seen in Scotland wasn't there a game v hibs that finished 0-0 but goram got clapped off by us as without him it would have been double figures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayman Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Silva is the same height as Casillas. The average height for a goalie is 6 foot 2 apparently. Being tall can help but I’d argue it’s also a negative factor when it comes to both getting down quickly and agility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Forget the saves the Tweets are pure soccer ball clutch tastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy rebus Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 13 minutes ago, milky_26 said: wasn't there a game v hibs that finished 0-0 but goram got clapped off by us as without him it would have been double figures? I was at that game and I applauded him. Sometimes you just can’t help but admire brilliance, even if he was playing against us. That was one of the best goalkeeping performances I ever watched. And his height, or lack of, didn’t seem to hinder him ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Goram wasn't a gid keeper... Over rated? This thread is probably done now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartsofgold Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 1 hour ago, innerjambo said: Andy Goram was overrated, very average keeper imo. Mare you for real?!? Goram was a world class keeper. Admittedly also a waster and scumbag but a great keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocam2325 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 3 hours ago, innerjambo said: Andy Goram was overrated, very average keeper imo. Andy Goram was (and is) a buffoon and a not particularly likeable human being but he was a fantastic goalkeeper. To suggest otherwise is wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscjambo Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 6 hours ago, innerjambo said: Andy Goram was overrated, very average keeper imo. Goram was alot of things but overrated wasn't one of them. The guy was a phenomenal shot stopper. Goram was unreal. Don't like him personally but as a player unreal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebles jambo Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 7 hours ago, innerjambo said: He's not tall enough to make it in a decent league unfortunately. Andy Goram would disagree, he's quite small for a keeper, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNox Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Jim Cruickshank was only 5'11" and easily one of the best keepers we've ever had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 5 hours ago, milky_26 said: wasn't there a game v hibs that finished 0-0 but goram got clapped off by us as without him it would have been double figures? I think we won 1-0 or 2-0 but could have been 5 or 6 without him in goals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 32 minutes ago, The White Cockade said: I think we won 1-0 or 2-0 but could have been 5 or 6 without him in goals 3-0 I do also remember people including at Rangers saying Anti Niemi was too small. Anyway Silva is just a young guy. Nice clips, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I prefer a taller keeper. That said, that casillas character did okay. Bain seems to be doing a passable job too. Matt Ryan at Brighton plays at a pretty high level too. I don't think height is make or break, but it certainly requires arguably a lot more talent from shorter keepers to make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 9 hours ago, innerjambo said: Andy Goram was overrated, very average keeper imo. Jesus Christ One of the best keepers of his generation. Overrated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 1 hour ago, The White Cockade said: I think we won 1-0 or 2-0 but could have been 5 or 6 without him in goals I was behingd the goals - he was incredible that day. I think we did win,, hence we could aford to be generous and clap him. Great keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 9 hours ago, innerjambo said: Andy Goram was overrated, very average keeper imo. Ooft! I'm unsure if you're serious or just out for bites. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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