Ante Covic

Nice story... apart from the intro - Arnie???  :-)

 

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-06/asian-football-champions-goalkeeper-reveals-secret/5873126?section=sport

Good story and yet again an example of how our efforts in Asia and back at home are really starting to change the attitudes of people about our preferred sport.

Whilst it was wonderful to see Ante get all the well-deserved kudos, it was way cool for Ron Corry to get a lot of attention...he sure as shite had a decent punch on him in his keeping days. 

Just think, between RC and Ante there is over 80 years of combined experience when it comes to goalkeeping skills, and yet they are still sharing the need to improve. It's that kind of backroom stuff that puts the Wanderers into a league of their own 

The class of this man.

Gets snubbed by the national team, 

so he steps up and saves a penalty, 

Legend

I voted for Ante as Australian of the Year.

Keywords being 'age defying'

http://www.australianoftheyear.org.au/nominate/form/

How much do golden statues cost?

How much do golden statues cost?

Something like this?

With covic and fofanah do we have the oldest and youngest players in the league?

Covic was great today...

He didn't have a lot to do, but when needed, he did well.  

ALMOST stopped another penalty... well he technically DID stop another penalty (not that it should have been a penalty!!)  

He should be acknowledged yet again for the legend he is!!!!   

So if in the asian cup we're in the semi final, its 2-2 in the 119th minute and we have a sub up our sleeves and it's going to penalties.....

We could bring in a specialist penalty stopper like Tim Krul for The Netherlands in the WC...

Oh, but wait..

Spotted by son at park this morning who proceeded to play with friend and had to be the goalkeeper... Didn't want to go up and say hello and was disgusted with my wife because he wanted to wear his WSW top.

You could legit see steam coming out of Ante's ears tonight.

I appreciate the passion but sometimes an experienced player and especially as the goalkeeper you just need to settle and concentrate a bit and show some composure for the rest of the team, mainly the young players

As much as I admire his passion, If someone can make a gif of Covic punching the ground after the 2nd goal was conceded, that would look really cool.

As much as I admire his passion, If someone can make a gif of Covic punching the ground after the 2nd goal was conceded, that would look really cool.

Here is the vid -> http://j.mp/1AkwsB7

Found it

Super Saiyan Ante!

I would like to congratulate Ante Covic on making his 69th A-League appearance for the club.

No matter if we're on top or bottom, Covic has always been there for this club.

I would like to congratulate Ante Covic on making his 69th A-League appearance for the club.

 

No matter if we're on top or bottom, Covic has always been there for this club.

Excellent pun in that second line

What are people's thoughts on signing Brad Jones when Ante inevitably retires/moves to the epl

What are people's thoughts on signing Brad Jones when Ante inevitably retires/moves to the epl

What's wrong with Bouzanis

Can't see Brad Jones leaving England. His wife is some English actress and has a young son, they seem more than happy there.

Also wages

He also has the best hair in the Premier League, I'm not sure we could handle the pressure.

See him as more of a reserve keeper than a starting keeper tbh.

See him as more of a reserve keeper than a starting keeper tbh.

and you don't see jones as one?

We love you Covic, we do,
We love you Covic, we do,
We love you Covic, we do,
Oh Covic we love you...

See him as more of a reserve keeper than a starting keeper tbh.

Hes rushing off the line and is getting caught out far too easily as of late.

You can blame the defence but really covic should stay in his 6 yard box and come off his line when he needs to.

Ok Ante, new rule. No quick release allowed unless you are kicking it over halfway. Seriously.