niemi14 Posted 17 May, 2011 Share Posted 17 May, 2011 Just seen this brilliant tribute to the great Finn. He was truly an outstanding goalkeeper, certainly the best I have seen in my days supporting Saints (sinces the mid 1990s). Made a decent save in the All-Star game the other day, still got the reactions. For those of you who have been supporting Saints longer ... would you say he is our best ever? I am sure people will say Shilton or Flowers, but I think in the modern day game where the ball travels so much faster and at sometimes strange trajectories it would be hard to judge how these two would have done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 17 May, 2011 Share Posted 17 May, 2011 Nike advert... WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niemi14 Posted 17 May, 2011 Author Share Posted 17 May, 2011 Sorry posted up the wrong link ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 17 May, 2011 Share Posted 17 May, 2011 Hi Antti! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 17 May, 2011 Share Posted 17 May, 2011 That save Vs Celtic was world class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilippineSaint Posted 17 May, 2011 Share Posted 17 May, 2011 Surely its Ian Turner for the 1976 Cup win or Peter Shilton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 17 May, 2011 Share Posted 17 May, 2011 forgot about that volley vs Fulham. To be honest - we made him look good, he had a lot of chances to make saves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niemi14 Posted 17 May, 2011 Author Share Posted 17 May, 2011 He did have a lot of work to do playing for Saints, however I think that view is slightly naive. Technically he was one of the best around ... I genuinley think he could have played for Manchester United, Chelsea or another PL title challenger and not looked out of place. He was THAT good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 17 May, 2011 Share Posted 17 May, 2011 He did have a lot of work to do playing for Saints, however I think that view is slightly naive. Technically he was one of the best around ... I genuinley think he could have played for Manchester United, Chelsea or another PL title challenger and not looked out of place. He was THAT good. yeah, i know - was tongue in cheek.... he was probably - no, was - the best Saints keeper ive ever seen, and only second to Schmicael (sp). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 17 May, 2011 Share Posted 17 May, 2011 And to think WGS wanted to sign a different keeper at the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 17 May, 2011 Share Posted 17 May, 2011 He was a fantastic keeper. Easily good enough for United or Arsenal during his peak with us. One of, if not my favourite, Saints player in recent memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 17 May, 2011 Share Posted 17 May, 2011 I remember a move for Nigel Martyn fell through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 17 May, 2011 Share Posted 17 May, 2011 I think he is currently keeping goal for the San Jose Sharks in the NHL... http://espn.go.com/nhl/player/_/id/3937/antti-niemi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stkev7 Posted 17 May, 2011 Share Posted 17 May, 2011 Best keeper I've ever seen live, unbelievable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobysaint Posted 17 May, 2011 Share Posted 17 May, 2011 Certainly the best I have seen in the sticks for Saints and i started watching during the Shilton era. The amount of double saves and even triple saves he made was simply amazing. So quick back to his feet and such a good shot stopper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 17 May, 2011 Share Posted 17 May, 2011 Just seen this brilliant tribute to the great Finn. He was truly an outstanding goalkeeper, certainly the best I have seen in my days supporting Saints (sinces the mid 1990s). Made a decent save in the All-Star game the other day, still got the reactions. For those of you who have been supporting Saints longer ... would you say he is our best ever? I am sure people will say Shilton or Flowers, but I think in the modern day game where the ball travels so much faster and at sometimes strange trajectories it would be hard to judge how these two would have done? The only keeper who you could mention in the same breath as Peter Shilton (Saints most capped player BTW) but with 120+ caps for England - he was unique. Perhaps Shilton had better positioning skills as he always seemed to make everything seem easy, even if it wasn't but Antti Niemi was vey acrobatic and a first class showman (as seen) - some of his saves were out of this world. I never like to say " best " . These two played in different generations and were quite brilliant on their day. I'm just glad I had the opportunity to see them both play (for Saints). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFrost Posted 17 May, 2011 Share Posted 17 May, 2011 I believe he is currently Finland's goalkeeping coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 17 May, 2011 Share Posted 17 May, 2011 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antti_Niemi_(ice_hockey) Maybe it's the name that makes a great keeper One of the best players we've ever had... they say a good keeper is worth 10 points a season... Antii was worth more than that to Saints I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted 17 May, 2011 Share Posted 17 May, 2011 One of the best players we've ever had... they say a good keeper is worth 10 points a season... Antti was worth more than that to Saints I'm sure. You can count about 12 points he 'won' us just from that short video alone. Fantastic 'keeper, up there with the very best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintAndy14 Posted 17 May, 2011 Share Posted 17 May, 2011 Certainly the best keeper I have seen live playing for Saints - loved the guy when he was with us. Also drained some more money from the Skates without actually having to do anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 18 May, 2011 Share Posted 18 May, 2011 I think he is currently keeping goal for the San Jose Sharks in the NHL... http://espn.go.com/nhl/player/_/id/3937/antti-niemi Hopefully he won't stop Canucks progressing to the Stanley Cup final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolosfc Posted 18 May, 2011 Share Posted 18 May, 2011 Best keeper I've seen at Saints. Legend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefunkygibbons Posted 18 May, 2011 Share Posted 18 May, 2011 awesome soundtrack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcowzer Posted 18 May, 2011 Share Posted 18 May, 2011 awesome soundtrack What about Ivan Catastrophic, (nee Katalinic). Who can forget his blinder at Anfield. Mind he did b----r all thereafter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulGilchrist_76 Posted 18 May, 2011 Share Posted 18 May, 2011 Peter Shilton was world class - far better than Antti. Niemi is the second best keeper, a class act and better than Tim Flowers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 18 May, 2011 Share Posted 18 May, 2011 Peter Shilton was world class - far better than Antti. Niemi is the second best keeper, a class act and better than Tim Flowers. Agreed. To be fair to Flowers though, he improved a hell of a lot after he left us. One of the best keeping performances in living memory was his for Blackburn against Newcastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted 18 May, 2011 Share Posted 18 May, 2011 Dont forget Dave Maclaren!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsacar saint Posted 18 May, 2011 Share Posted 18 May, 2011 What about Eric Martin,and Shilton was past his best when he came here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker Walker6 Posted 18 May, 2011 Share Posted 18 May, 2011 Its Gerry Gurr for mw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offix Posted 19 May, 2011 Share Posted 19 May, 2011 We can debate which of those 3 was "best", I just know it wasn't Ivan Katalinić Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlygit Posted 19 May, 2011 Share Posted 19 May, 2011 What about Campbell Forsythe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 19 May, 2011 Share Posted 19 May, 2011 Hopefully he won't stop Canucks progressing to the Stanley Cup final. Well exactly, you're talking to a big Canucks fan here!! Good win last night as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 19 May, 2011 Share Posted 19 May, 2011 Well exactly, you're talking to a big Canucks fan here!! Good win last night as well. Yes, the Canucks looked great, and poor Niemi let in 7, but he didn't get much help from his defence (just like when he played for Saints under Saggy ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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