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Stephen Cluxton
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Cluxton was there this evening, and the fans gave him a welcome worthy of a hero. Cries of "Stevo" rang out a good half-hour before the whole thing got underway and when he was called out by Des it just went off the hook altogether. Far too much of this was made already but he definitely appeared to be in much better form, even some of the sports photography company photos (e.g. inpho.ie, sportsfile) have him looking in great humour with a smile from ear to ear. I think it's a little bit of everything people are saying here that had him appearing to be a bit off yesterday - finally succeeding, being the man to kick the last point, being anxious/camera shy, being notoriously private, being the type of guy who comes to the pitch an hour early to practice kicking, it all just came together and he did this thing. As said earlier - he could have done whatever the hell he liked but he's still a hero
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Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 16,724 Mod ✭✭✭✭
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Defenitely the best keeper in gaa history.
You mustn't have seen too many keepers then
He is a very good keeper but he has had some kamakazie moments over the years.
Billy Morgan is one to come to mind, was a superb keeper.
Connaughton from Westmeath would also be another, Charlie Nelligan etc.0 -
Defenitely the best keeper in gaa history.
You mustn't have seen too many keepers then He is a very good keeper but he has had some kamakazie moments over the years.
Billy Morgan is one to come to mind, was a superb keeper.
Connaughton from Westmeath would also be another, Charlie Nelligan etc.
Come on,
You pick out some great keepers and no mention of John O'Leary (cyanophobia). Your just in denial about this. Cluxton has brought the job to a new level. Something none of the others came near doing.
Also I listened to experts all year who said your stuck if you need your keeper to take frees. Spot on, stuck with Sam!!!0 -
You mustn't have seen too many keepers then He is a very good keeper but he has had some kamakazie moments over the years.
Billy Morgan is one to come to mind, was a superb keeper.
Connaughton from Westmeath would also be another, Charlie Nelligan etc.
Nah mate, think your just in denial about a dub been the best ever keeper seen as you go back through nelligan and Billy morgan but no mention of paddy cullen or john O'leary.
The old keepers job was to save things that were going under the bar (cluxton saves things going over the bar) and from kickouts to boot the ball as hard as they could into the middle of the field.
Its totally different these days. Keepers are far more than just there to block goals and boot kicks into the middle.
The closest thing to a kamikaze moment with Cluxton I can remember is when dublin played kerry in a semi a few years back and Cluxton misplaced a footpass late in the game to a Kerryman. It was a mistake not a kamikaze moment but it was just so weird to see Cluxton make a mistake it stuck in my memory.
By the way I'm from Kildare and was cheering on Kerry in the game but I know class when I see it and Cluxton is a cut above any keeper past or present in GAA. Would have said that two years ago and this year has proved it beyond doubt.0 -
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GopErthike wrote: »Who is?
I wouldn't pick one above the other.
For nerve (last Sunday) and the ability to place a kickout I would put Cluxton up there.
Nelligan would be there for sheer consistency, longevity and success.
Morgan also a top again for his ability to distribute the ball.
Curran as I said was a top stopper and a head the ball
O'Leary also for his cool head and consistency, something that is critical for a keeper.
Connaughton also for his consistency and shot stopping.0 -
I wouldn't pick one above the other.
For nerve (last Sunday) and the ability to place a kickout I would put Cluxton up there.
Nelligan would be there for sheer consistency, longevity and success.
Morgan also a top again for his ability to distribute the ball.
Curran as I said was a top stopper and a head the ball
O'Leary also for his cool head and consistency, something that is critical for a keeper.
Connaughton also for his consistency and shot stopping.
Well thats just a cop out, besides Cluxton has consistency, longevity, shotstopping ability and is also something of a head the ball.
Seriously he also has brilliant aerial presence, I've never seen him caught out when he comes for a high punch out. He's extremely brave.0 -
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