We have a quality Keeper

[originaltrueblade]

Michael Cooper what a brilliant signing

 

[JackSUFC]

I took Plymouth fans raving about him with a pinch of salt. Early days but it looks like they might've been onto something.

 

[Ted Maul]

 

[steve26272]

Cooper cost £2m, that’s around half what we got for Benie Traore

Went onto google to check fee, and playing in Basel has aged him………
And changed colour………
And into a legend -
Not bad for a fat lad from Ivory Coast

 

[Shakespeare blade]

Just remembering the melt down when we didn’t go for that lad from Rotherham

 

[Weasel]

For me, the ones I wanted was Cooper number 1 target, Johannsson number 2 target. When we were linked to the Millers lad and then it slipped away i was gutted. Thankfully (and unbelievably) we then went after Cooper and actually got him. It was very much a pleasant surprise as I was waiting for another duff monkey to be unveiled.

 

[jt64]

The OP likes Cooper? I'd never have fucking guessed

 

[Plymouthblade]

Everyone of my argyle mates are gutted he was brill for them
Great bit of business for us he so calm with his distribution and claiming the ball from corners.
Two magnificent saves today played coops

 

[Maurice Maurice]

Having a good goalkeeper makes all the difference to the defence. Having played centre half for many years, knowing you can rely on the keeper makes your job so much easier. Cooper comes and catches crosses, he talks to his defenders and is good with his feet.

That save today? WOW, absolute top class and in the end it won us the point. Very happy with this lad, great signing.

 

[Slim Man]

he makes the defence. Simple

 

[Camden Blade]

Every time I watch him he seems to get better. Kept us in it. Assured, confident for such a young keeper. We have a good defence in general. Solid. I thought we just shaded it today but cannot complain about a share of the spoils. Neither team had the finishing touch. Good atmosphere from Pompey. A lot of grounds you don't get it. But they really get behind their side. Tight, compact ground. Adds up the atmosphere.

 

[Stretch]

Before today there was a lot of talk of him not being really tested, due to how effective the lads in front of him are but a good keeper inspires confidence in his defence (and vice versa)

Well those 2 saves today show that he can dig the team out of trouble on his own if needed.

 

[GrayBlade]

Cloughy senior knew the score. The keeper is the single most important position in any team. If he's confident and assured it spreads throughout the side. If he's not like coughGrbiccough, the whole team confidence can be affected.

 

[Lane Ender]

Brilliant signing

 

[gaz kay]

For me, the ones I wanted was Cooper number 1 target, Johannsson number 2 target. When we were linked to the Millers lad and then it slipped away i was gutted. Thankfully (and unbelievably) we then went after Cooper and actually got him. It was very much a pleasant surprise as I was waiting for another duff monkey to be unveiled.

Johanneson is at Stoke and still doesn't come off his line.
I don't think we were really after him. We needed more than just a shot stopper and it appears we have that

 

[Dnblade]

Looks so calm,and takes the pressure off the defense when he catches the ball...Good early distribution aswell,and a couple of good saves,particularly the one before half time.

 

[Camden Blade]

It's noticeable he's always looking for the early distribution. That's what frustrated me about Wes. He'd delay and delay.

 

[originaltrueblade]

I started banging on about cooper a few years ago my Plymouth mates raved about him. Watched recordings of his unbelievable saves. Then I started posting everywhere about him. We nearly signed him three years ago.
I always wanted this lad to be Uniteds keeper even emailed the right people

You ain’t seen nothing yet fellow Blades

 

[Jon Bon II]

That save today, just before half-time, showed outstanding reactions. Grbic would have just about been hitting the floor......... right about....... Now!

 

[Maurice Maurice]

Coops is as good as this...

 

[Melbourne Blade]

Player of the season incoming I feel. Lovely fella aswell. Very humble in his post match interview and loving life in Sheffield.

 

[Champagneblade]

4 clean sheets out of 5 and for United 5 out of 7.

It’s going to give us a very successful platform for the season if this defensive frugality can continue.

 

[S64 Blade]

An absolute bargain for £3m. Early days, but I’d go as far to say he’s even better than Henderson was. His composure is what’s sets him apart.

Realistically, he’s going to be one we sell for big money at some point. So enjoy him whilst you can!

 

[71Blade]

That save today, just before half-time, showed outstanding reactions. Grbic would have just about been hitting the floor......... right about....... Now!

I turned away from the TV to have my usual we have conceded a goal rant. Brilliant save when you think we paid the same fee for Grbic. The crazy world of football

 

[Blade58]

Eat your heart out Grbic

 

[WalkelyFan]

Banks v Pele; Seaman v. Peschisolido
Best saves ever.

 

[itsinyerblood]

I'm just another in the line of Blades who cannot believe just how good Cooper is.
It's early days, but the lad appears to have every facet of the goalkeeping art covered.

Immense reactions, not concerned about telling his defenders a few home truths when called upon,
exudes confidence which then spreads to those around him. In short Cooper could turn out to be one of the
very best signings this club has made in the time I've been following this team, which is 65 years and then some.

I know it's easy to get carried away with assessments and valuations of a players quality, but based on what I've
seen so far Cooper could be the difference maker, the player who is part of a team build that we all long to see.

 

[NateDogg]

Ability, age and English. If we go up this season I can see him getting in the England squad. Selling ramsdale for £30m was a fluke but if Cooper stays fit he'll leave us for more than that.

 

[Wright1889]

Can’t catch a handshake though can he.

 

[Rufus Smalls]

Banks v Pele; Seaman v. Peschisolido
Best saves ever.

Montgomery , Sunderland v Leeds