RustyRightPeg Posted March 30 Posted March 30 On 28/03/2026 at 23:34, Bongo 1874 said: Not a bad goalkeeper years of bad recruitment,Hearts needed a scapegoat he was it. If there’s a grain to find, you’ll be the one to go against it. Easily by far the worst goalkeeper I have seen in the jersey at our club and we’ve had some bad ones.
Pasquale for King Posted March 30 Posted March 30 2 hours ago, Shooter McGavin said: Comfortably the worst keeper I have ever, and will ever, witness in my lifetime. Got to question why he was signed tbh.
Glasgowben Posted March 30 Posted March 30 3 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: Got to question why he was signed tbh. How did he sign, you need to be able to hold a pen and not drop it
Stupid Sexy Flanders Posted March 30 Posted March 30 On 28/03/2026 at 23:34, Bongo 1874 said: Not a bad goalkeeper years of bad recruitment,Hearts needed a scapegoat he was it. In what ****ing universe was he "not a bad goalkeeper"? Were you just not watching?
Holyrood_Hearts Posted March 30 Posted March 30 On 28/03/2026 at 23:34, Bongo 1874 said: Not a bad goalkeeper years of bad recruitment,Hearts needed a scapegoat he was it. Haha **** off!! The fact he was better with his feet than he was with his hands says it all
Pasquale for King Posted March 30 Posted March 30 6 hours ago, Glasgowben said: How did he sign, you need to be able to hold a pen and not drop it Good point, unfortunately. The Swiss are usually quite efficient too.
Pasquale for King Posted March 30 Posted March 30 36 minutes ago, Holyrood_Hearts said: Haha **** off!! The fact he was better with his feet than he was with his hands says it all Better as a sweeper than a keeper. In Bongos defence how CL could watch his last 100 saves, how he judged a GK, and thought he will be better than two bog standard GKs in Zlamal and Doyle is astounding.
Stupid Sexy Flanders Posted March 30 Posted March 30 11 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: Better as a sweeper than a keeper. In Bongos defence how CL could watch his last 100 saves, how he judged a GK, and thought he will be better than two bog standard GKs in Zlamal and Doyle is astounding. So he was shite and CL should never have signed him? That doesn't really defend Bongo's position at all.
Pasquale for King Posted March 30 Posted March 30 2 minutes ago, Stupid Sexy Flanders said: So he was shite and CL should never have signed him? That doesn't really defend Bongo's position at all. It covers the years of bad recruitment, which is a fact, and cost US millions.
Stupid Sexy Flanders Posted March 30 Posted March 30 31 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: It covers the years of bad recruitment, which is a fact, and cost US millions. JP is the best example of that bad recruitment. The rest of the team being shite doesn't magically make him "not a bad keeper".
Pasquale for King Posted March 30 Posted March 30 9 minutes ago, Stupid Sexy Flanders said: JP is the best example of that bad recruitment. The rest of the team being shite doesn't magically make him "not a bad keeper". Fair enough
Glasgowben Posted March 31 Posted March 31 10 hours ago, Pasquale for King said: Good point, unfortunately. The Swiss are usually quite efficient too. He maybe used his mouth or something.
Japan Jambo Posted March 31 Posted March 31 22 minutes ago, Glasgowben said: He maybe used his mouth or something. That might help explain how he got signed...
Serge Pizzorno Posted March 31 Posted March 31 I remember how excited we were when he was signed and then followed it up with a solid debut in a 2-1 win away to Motherwell... If only we knew what was to come.
Glasgowben Posted March 31 Posted March 31 13 minutes ago, Japan Jambo said: That might help explain how he got signed... Hi agent probably signed it for him.
Shanks Posted March 31 Posted March 31 The fact he wasn’t dropped was worse. Did we ever get a reason for why we persisted with him?
Pasquale for King Posted March 31 Posted March 31 1 hour ago, Shanks said: The fact he wasn’t dropped was worse. Did we ever get a reason for why we persisted with him? I think the two managers who didn’t sign him dropped him, the back ups were poor too and maybe the advice of the GK coach was or wasn’t trusted.
Morgan Posted March 31 Posted March 31 4 hours ago, Japan Jambo said: That might help explain how he got signed...
Glasgowben Posted March 31 Posted March 31 3 hours ago, Pasquale for King said: I think the two managers who didn’t sign him dropped him, the back ups were poor too and maybe the advice of the GK coach was or wasn’t trusted. Zimal was fine
jbee647 Posted March 31 Posted March 31 22 hours ago, RustyRightPeg said: If there’s a grain to find, you’ll be the one to go against it. Easily by far the worst goalkeeper I have seen in the jersey at our club and we’ve had some bad ones. As bad he was, and he was awful, for my generation Brian Wilson was the worst goalkeeper, a guy who would struggle to get regular game time in amateur football, and we signed him to replace Jim Cruickshank
Glasgowben Posted March 31 Posted March 31 1 hour ago, jbee647 said: As bad he was, and he was awful, for my generation Brian Wilson was the worst goalkeeper, a guy who would struggle to get regular game time in amateur football, and we signed him to replace Jim Cruickshank he gets around...
Ray Gin Posted March 31 Posted March 31 5 hours ago, Shanks said: The fact he wasn’t dropped was worse. Did we ever get a reason for why we persisted with him? Stendel was fixated on the idea of playing a sweeper-keeper and persisted with him for months longer than he should have.
CAI Posted March 31 Posted March 31 6 hours ago, Shanks said: The fact he wasn’t dropped was worse. Did we ever get a reason for why we persisted with him? if I remember right the manager wanted to play from the back with the ball on the ground and he said JP was the only one capable.
Pasquale for King Posted March 31 Posted March 31 3 hours ago, Glasgowben said: Zimal was fine He cost us a cup final ffs, useless *****.
jamscone Posted April 1 Posted April 1 On 28/03/2026 at 20:05, Valois No1 said: Seriously the worst keeper I’ve ever seen play at Hearts. Fair play he seems to be doing decent enough. Ditto
colinmaroon Posted April 1 Posted April 1 On 29/03/2026 at 08:21, Forrest said: IMO, Kurskis was marginally better than him, but it's like being asked if you'd rather be kicked in the balls or punched in the face. Not a good analogy. I take it you've never been kicked in the balls?
colinmaroon Posted April 1 Posted April 1 On 30/03/2026 at 15:45, Richard Dawkins said: Me too. That's a strange one. I used to play in goals. So, am I now now not 'an ex footballer'? A "non" footballer!
BigStein Posted April 2 Posted April 2 There’s been so many threads about this guy since he left and I get PTSD every time
tian447 Posted April 2 Posted April 2 On 29/03/2026 at 09:06, boag1874 said: You are at it Bonus points if you can find me a single good save in his time at hearts btw. Just one will do. Because I definitely can’t remember it happening. Nice to see that this question was nicely swerved in the reply. Would have expected at least a YouTube video or two.
TurboT Posted April 7 Posted April 7 Just watched the highlights of the Reading v Lincoln City game where Lincoln got promoted yesterday. I hadn't realised Pereira was at Reading until Lincoln scored their first goal and he pushed it into the net, awful goalkeeping. Reading 1-2 Lincoln | League One Highlights | Football News | Sky Sports
Japan Jambo Posted April 7 Posted April 7 5 minutes ago, TurboT said: Just watched the highlights of the Reading v Lincoln City game where Lincoln got promoted yesterday. I hadn't realised Pereira was at Reading until Lincoln scored their first goal and he pushed it into the net, awful goalkeeping. Reading 1-2 Lincoln | League One Highlights | Football News | Sky Sports Quite impressive the way he managed to limbo under the second too. Never seen a goalkeeper so talented at making himself so small.
Glasgowben Posted April 7 Posted April 7 3 hours ago, Japan Jambo said: Quite impressive the way he managed to limbo under the second too. Never seen a goalkeeper so talented at making himself so small. good end to your sentence there. Holy kkk arooonnnyyy how is this guy playing professional football
Glasgowben Posted April 7 Posted April 7 On 31/03/2026 at 18:34, Pasquale for King said: He cost us a cup final ffs, useless *****. The hologram cost us a lot more than that. Money too
Pasquale for King Posted April 7 Posted April 7 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Glasgowben said: The hologram cost us a lot more than that. Money too Indeed, you really have to question the people involved in choosing him. Edited April 7 by Pasquale for King Spelling
TurboT Posted April 7 Posted April 7 9 hours ago, Japan Jambo said: Quite impressive the way he managed to limbo under the second too. Never seen a goalkeeper so talented at making himself so small. lol - I was thinking the same thing myself for the second goal. Most keepers make themselves big, he does the opposite.
Glasgowben Posted April 8 Posted April 8 Not sure how the Reading fans have managed to not notice how bad he is. Will need to check out their message boards to see what they think
Dick Dastardly Posted April 8 Posted April 8 1 hour ago, Glasgowben said: Not sure how the Reading fans have managed to not notice how bad he is. Will need to check out their message boards to see what they think Never trust AI! Reading FC fans widely consider Joel Pereira (affectionately nicknamed "El Gato") a "real fan favourite" and one of the most vital players in the current squad. His stock has risen significantly during the 2025–26 season, with many supporters viewing him as the best goalkeeper in League One. Reading FC Reading FC +2 Fan Sentiment & Key Highlights Player of the Season Contender: After being voted runner-up for the club's official Player of the Season award in May 2025, he has continued his high level of performance, making him a top candidate for the 2025–26 accolade. High-Pressure Reliability: Fans frequently cite his shot-stopping and composure as "superb". Notable moments that have won over the fans include: A massive penalty save in December 2025 that was seen as a potential turning point for the team’s form. An "audacious" roulette/pirouette move during a match against Wigan in March 2026, which went viral among the fanbase for his extreme coolness under pressure. Long-Term Commitment: Supporters were delighted when he signed a new contract in mid-2025 keeping him at the club until 2028. Many fans expressed relief at this, believing he is "too good for the lower leagues" and could easily play in the Championship. Connection to the Crowd: He is praised for his personality and the way he interacts with the fans, often seen kneeling and walking down the pitch to acknowledge supporters after games. Reading FC Reading FC +10 Performance Data His popularity is backed by strong statistical recognition: Team of the Year: Pereira was named in the WhoScored League One Team of the Year for 2025. High Match Ratings: He consistently earns high marks, such as an 8.5 FotMob rating in an April 2026 draw against Huddersfield. Defensive Impact: During the 2024–25 season, he recorded nine more expected goals on target saved than anticipated, a major factor in the team's defensive stability. YouTube YouTube +2 While there is occasional frustration regarding team results—such as recent losses to Stevenage and Lincoln City where the defence was criticized for being static—fans generally view Pereira as the one keeping Reading competitive in these matches
Hectormasson Posted April 8 Posted April 8 On 31/03/2026 at 18:34, Pasquale for King said: He cost us a cup final ffs, useless *****. this totally, was💩
Morgan Posted April 8 Posted April 8 On 07/04/2026 at 16:20, Glasgowben said: good end to your sentence there. Holy kkk arooonnnyyy how is this guy playing professional football Poorly.
Aaron78 Posted April 8 Posted April 8 (edited) I have a friend who's a Reading fan. When they signed Pereira, I shared a link to the thread in here about him, so he was pretty worried about what they'd signed. He says he's actually played pretty well this season, but has been dodgy the last couple of months. Must be reverting back to the Hologram we knew - the first goal conceded at the weekend definitely reminds me of the 'goalie' we were saddled with! Edited April 8 by Aaron78
Jambo-Fox Posted April 8 Posted April 8 All the Reading fans up my local pub really like him! Who am I to disagree …….
Richard Dawkins Posted April 9 Posted April 9 On 31/03/2026 at 20:34, Pasquale for King said: He cost us a cup final ffs, useless *****. He was brutal. He cost us so many goals, the one at Murrayfield against Celtic comes to mind.
Glasgowben Posted April 9 Posted April 9 33 minutes ago, Richard Dawkins said: He was brutal. He cost us so many goals, the one at Murrayfield against Celtic comes to mind. Still better than hologram
Pasquale for King Posted April 9 Posted April 9 7 hours ago, Richard Dawkins said: He was brutal. He cost us so many goals, the one at Murrayfield against Celtic comes to mind. Terrible GK really, we hardly had any until maybe 20 years ago.
Pasquale for King Posted April 9 Posted April 9 7 hours ago, Glasgowben said: Still better than hologram Only slightly, we had Colin Doyle then too 🤦🏽.
Glasgowben Posted April 10 Posted April 10 16 hours ago, Pasquale for King said: Only slightly, we had Colin Doyle then too 🤦🏽. Doyle was fine. Everyone was fine except Hologram.
Pasquale for King Posted April 10 Posted April 10 7 minutes ago, Glasgowben said: Doyle was fine. Everyone was fine except Hologram. Was he ****, that coaching cabal couldn’t pick an outfield player never mind a GK.
Glasgowben Posted April 10 Posted April 10 5 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: Was he ****, that coaching cabal couldn’t pick an outfield player never mind a GK. Doyle has some saves in him...joel didn't. he used the net
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