Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
By Deadly Submarine
May 14 2008
Brand new for the summer months here at Total Tranmere, we introduce a new series of summer polls titled The Best or Worst Series in which we pose a different question every fortnight and ask you for your opinion and to debate it on our Message Board.
The Best or Worst Series – Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Over the summer, to keep the site ticking over amidst the rumour and speculation which is sure to surface time and time again, we are running a series of fortnight long polls on the Site which is titled ‘The Best or Worst'.
Each fortnight, we will pose a question with two answers and ask either which answer is the best or which is the worst (depending on the topic) before bringing you the results of each poll after fourteen days as well as launching the next poll in the series.
As well as enabling you to vote in the poll each fortnight, we also hope that the questions that we pose each time will spark some debate on our Message Board as people explain who they have voted for and why in each different category.
Our first poll of this summer series looks at Goalkeepers and as we ask the question Who is the Worst Rovers Keeper out of Gavin Ward and Steve Wilson.
Ward or Wilson?
Some will argue that these two candidates both had good points during their time at Tranmere but others will forever remember them as Keepers who simply weren't good enough during their Tranmere careers but who, in your opinion was worse?
The results of this poll will be announced a week tomorrow (Thursday), with the next poll in the series being revealed the day before on Wednesday (two weeks today).
The poll can be found on all the pages of this Site either at the bottom of the Homepage or on the bottom of the right hand side menu depending on which page of the site you are viewing at the time.
If you have any problems finding or voting in the poll, contact our Admin Team on info@total-tranmere.co.uk.
Total Tranmere would like to point out that the views that follow are the views of our Readers and NOT the views of Total Tranmere.
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Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: Total Tranmere (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2008 07:43
Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: TT Admin (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2008 08:25
I thought Wilson was alright so has to be our Gavin for me!
Don't forget to actually vote in the Poll as well as giving your view on here!
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2008:05:14:08:33:25 by Deadly Submarine.
Don't forget to actually vote in the Poll as well as giving your view on here!
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2008:05:14:08:33:25 by Deadly Submarine.
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: PeteTRFC (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2008 08:28
Make it easy why don't you!!
I'll agree with you, and go for Ward
I'll agree with you, and go for Ward
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: TRFC1234567890 (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2008 10:07
Steve Wilson - the idiot couldn't have a good game to save his life. At least Ward scored...
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: Matthew the rover (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2008 11:18
Wilson was a decent 'keeper and if you'd actually bothered to watch him you would have seen he put in some great away performances, especially at places such as Rotherham and Colchester in the season he was with us. People only remember him for the dire penalty against Carlisle.
Ward was a shocker, errors were the norm and he couldn't cover his near post when a shot came in.
Ward was a shocker, errors were the norm and he couldn't cover his near post when a shot came in.
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: TT Admin (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2008 11:21
Agreed Matt!
The only reason Wilson was included in the poll in the first place was cos a lot didn't seem to rate him.
His save at Rotherham in particular was immense!
The only reason Wilson was included in the poll in the first place was cos a lot didn't seem to rate him.
His save at Rotherham in particular was immense!
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: Matthew the rover (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2008 11:23
He made several good saves at Rotherham, including the penalty, but if I remember rightly one goal was a deflected cross to that landed straight at the feet of an attacker and the other he made a stunning save but the ball went straight to a Rotherham player, ridiculously unlucky, who controled the ball with his hand before netting
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: super_white_army (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2008 11:28
I went for Ward. Wilson was infinately better than Ward and was not a bad standard for a number two in this league to be honest.
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: Dave Brilley (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2008 13:08
Ward was signed as a no1. Wilson as a no2. And Wilson was still better.
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: The Tranmere Troll (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2008 15:00
how could u hate wilson after his heroic penalty save away at rotherham, f*cking legend. Ward... well what a tw*t
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: sws (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2008 15:36
Wilson... sorry guys
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: Mikey (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2008 15:53
They both had their good points but overall probably two terrbile keepers.
IMO, when they had to make a reaction save they were very good at it, and Ward in particular was a good shot stopper but couldn't keep hold of the ball.
Wilson was only small and didn't really come out and collect the ball much, however Ward made so many errors.
I dnon't think its fair to judge either really - Ward played 40 odd games and Wilson played, well not sure but got to be less than 15. Had Wilson played as many games as Ward would he of made as many errors or not?
I'm afraid we just don't, and won't ever know!
IMO, when they had to make a reaction save they were very good at it, and Ward in particular was a good shot stopper but couldn't keep hold of the ball.
Wilson was only small and didn't really come out and collect the ball much, however Ward made so many errors.
I dnon't think its fair to judge either really - Ward played 40 odd games and Wilson played, well not sure but got to be less than 15. Had Wilson played as many games as Ward would he of made as many errors or not?
I'm afraid we just don't, and won't ever know!
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: MARK-TRFC (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2008 16:03
hands down worst is ward!
the ammount of mistakes he made that cost us a play off place possibly...a few spring to mind
blackpool away
port vale away
huddersfield home
wilson wasnt bad, his size has his disadvantage mainly.
the ammount of mistakes he made that cost us a play off place possibly...a few spring to mind
blackpool away
port vale away
huddersfield home
wilson wasnt bad, his size has his disadvantage mainly.
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: tranmere_4eva (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2008 17:50
Wards so bad no one has mention crewe away wen he was sent off, it probably helped us not having him in.
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: Matthew the rover (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2008 17:53
I love that sending off for that fact it's the only time I've ever seen (and heard) all four side of a ground cheer when a player has been sent off!
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: super_white_army (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2008 18:45
To be fair to him, I think that was one of his better moments. He had to do it in the situation. If he hadn't, I am sure we would have been one down. I loved that DH strike. What a goal that was.
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: Darlo Phill (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2008 19:22
...from what I remember of the Doncaster game (last home match of season 06/07) Wilson was beyond belief...
couldn't kick a barn door and all that....certainly couldn't kick a ball straight....
i know one match dosen't make a season, but his perforemance that day had me laughing / crying / swearing all at once...
couldn't kick a barn door and all that....certainly couldn't kick a ball straight....
i know one match dosen't make a season, but his perforemance that day had me laughing / crying / swearing all at once...
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: super_white_army (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2008 20:06
Achto can't kick though can he. He was amazing in his prime.
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: Matthew the rover (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2008 22:18
I can't think of a single Tranmere goalkeeper who could kick, this century!
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: rich_trfc (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2008 22:32
Wilson was twice the player Ward was! Ward was the worst goalkeeper i have seen in my entire life, made more mistakes than saves! Wilson was a very good keeper in my opinion.... just not a natural penalty taker!!!!!
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: Matthew the rover (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2008 22:34
And you've seen me keep Rich! I'm flattered that you think me a better goalkeeper than Gavin Ward
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: rich_trfc (IP Logged)
Date: 15/05/2008 18:56
I would have rather seen you in between the sticks than Gavin Ward by a a country mile!
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: rich_trfc (IP Logged)
Date: 15/05/2008 18:57
*** Plus you are a very good goalkeeper!
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: TT Admin (IP Logged)
Date: 15/05/2008 23:45
Spoke to Gavin Ward after the Under 21 game tonight at Wrexham and he is a top fella!
He spoke to us (Me, Liam, Leslie and Gino) for quite a bit about Tranmere and his goal last season etc!
I even got my picture taken with my hero!
He spoke to us (Me, Liam, Leslie and Gino) for quite a bit about Tranmere and his goal last season etc!
I even got my picture taken with my hero!
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: liam_trfc_06 (IP Logged)
Date: 16/05/2008 11:11
The Funniest Moment of Steve Wilso was he made a fantastic save v Doncaster i think it was? and then he decided to dribble it out and they scored from it, does anybody else remeber this at home?
I actually don't think Wilson was a bad 'keeper i liked him. And was another are fans turned on easy.
I actually don't think Wilson was a bad 'keeper i liked him. And was another are fans turned on easy.
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: TT Admin (IP Logged)
Date: 16/05/2008 12:51
I don't remember that one Liam!
I remember the Rotherham one but that's about it!
I remember the Rotherham one but that's about it!
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: Dave Brilley (IP Logged)
Date: 16/05/2008 13:06
What about Oldham away?! We worked so hard for a point and then Ward dropped It with a couple of minutes left! No pressure on him but he dropped It straight Into the path of an Oldham player!
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: liam_trfc_06 (IP Logged)
Date: 16/05/2008 13:23
I remember that Brilley to what a joke.
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: PeteTRFC (IP Logged)
Date: 16/05/2008 22:37
I remember that one Liam.
Pulled off a blinding save, only to give it away on the edge of his area instead of just hoofing it
Pulled off a blinding save, only to give it away on the edge of his area instead of just hoofing it
Re: Best or Worst Poll Series Number 1 (Goalkeepers)
Posted by: Dave Brilley (IP Logged)
Date: 18/05/2008 20:20
Ah ye I remember that too now Liam. Just saw It In my head lol. painful memory!
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