A crucial aspect of the season just past was the form of goalkeeper, Fraser Forster. Fraser has been Celtic’s first choice goalkeeper since joining on loan from Newcastle United as a 22-year-old but his deal was only made permanent 11 months ago, when he was secured for a fee reported as £2m.
Now 25, the keeper has enjoyed a dream campaign. Celtic’s major achievements this season were winning the league and qualifying for the Champions League group stage, but for Fraser more than anyone else at the club, that night against Barcelona produced an outstanding personal performance. La Gran Muralla had arrived.
Now a regular member of the England international squad, Fraser is the identikit of what Celtic are about right now. Scout players with potential and provide them with the opportunity to mature to Champions League standard. The added bonus of picking Rangers International’s partner-investor, Sports Direct’s pocket makes the deal sweeter.
Fraser has it all: presence, fast reflexes and an instinct for angles, but the most important item in a keeper’s armoury is a relationship with a rock solid defence. Celtic demonstrated they could deliver on this front on Champions League duty, until they faced Juventus, but the picture has been far less convincing in the SPL.
The most striking aspect of Fraser is his sheer physical size. His 6’7” he fills the goal frame, considerably reducing the space between keeper and post at penalty kicks, which his stats are well above average for.
Fraser was disappointed not to be included in the England squad for friendly games against Ireland and Brazil over the next week but Roy Hodgson will be mindful that Celtic have a shorter summer break than any other club he will be following, and Fraser will need some break-time before preseason starts in around three weeks. This is good squad management. The keeper is likely to make his full England debut as his country prepare for the 2014 World Cup, leading to a whole raft of revised comments on the Scottish game.
Have you bought a raffle ticket for the framed Celtic top signed by the Seville squad? It costs you £1, or £10 for 10!! All to benefit the 125415 campaign, aligning Celtic with our 125-year-old heritage.
Not only that, but………….
We have a framed Messi top signed by the great player who was able to breach La Gran Muralla after 183 minutes trying, available for auction. It’s not often you can buy such a memento of the world’s greatest footballer, and help Celtic charities too.
The Seville strip raffle closes on Friday but you have until Monday to bid on the Messi auction.
Willie Wallace, Heart of a Lion, available below.
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Oops, that should have been “Glass twothirdsfull….”
macjay1 for Neil Lennon
12:25 on 29 May, 2013
I thought you would have been. ;)
A privileged few in the grand scheme of things Celtic.
HH.
Lets forget about all the talk of winning trebles..its selfish and unsporting….this was the attitutude of souness and tin legs….honours should be shared..this is what football is about….leave the likes of other teams stars with their clubs.ie j russell etc….l you dont have to spend 83 mill. to win titles
P67 & Winning Captains,
this interactive Q&A with a legend is very very good.
Some more in the future please.
ps, can anyone provide me with Kano’s email address please.
Willie Wallace
‘and it’s a grand old team to pay the bail for’
God bless
Teuchter ár lá
Been assured Bryson is a Murderwell fan btw
http://www.moneynews.com/Outbrain/billionaires-dump-economist-stock/2012/08/29/id/450265?PROMO_CODE=FE8A-1
Anyone with shares in ANY Bank, perhaps it is time to cash in before…….
Joe Biden is calling for New Global Financial Institutions.
Wow, what can that really mean?
I wonder what Zbigniew Brzezinski has been saying lately or latterly?
Bada
The same Motherwell who lay down to thens in the league cup.
St Stivs
I’ve emailed ramie.
Hope he hasn’t changed his address.
Afternoon all
Willie Wallace
bolts of lightning from his erchie
god bless the legend
HH
Any developments?
HAIL HAIL KANO
from Adelaide
S
Grand…..
Old
Team
good man TTTT, got it in an instant.
BT-For sure.
Ramie , BT ,TBJ ,
I’ve got Martin’s email – sannabhoy@thekanofoundation.com.
HAIL HAIL KANO
Hail Hail Kano.
A legend who prowled these pages for a long time.
Hail Hail Kano
Mucker
new article posted.
just logged on and read back a couple pages:
HAIL! HAIL! Kano!
Best wishes to you, carolyn and the Family!
Ramie,
HAIL! HAIL! to you also, a true friend!
HAIL! HAIL!
Token
She’s back again….
Charlotte Fakeovers @CharlotteFakes 52s
LBA from Craig Whyte appears to be a very significant step. It’s his first major move. The December 2012 letter was issued by Aidan Earley.
Murderwell/Huns…………………spot the difference.
Are you still there Willie?
Hail Hail Kano – I think we might have met in Australia? I know your story as does every Celtic fan and you are as much a legend as any of the Lions! Hope you are keeping well and remember Keep the Faith. Hail Hail to you Kano from Willie Wallace and family. I have signed a book especially for you so please make sure Paul has your address and the boys will post it out to you.
Evening Celts
Hail Hail KANO
Vinny
Ra Celtic end.
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….hmmmm