Stefan Ortega
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Ewan Husami
First Team Squad
I will continue to bang this drum...
He was excellent last night, some very good saves when needed, but there was a pass through the lines to Anderson I think that was sublime and something that Sels just doesn't have in his locker (not down on Sels just think this guy is better)
IMO I would like the club shove a new contract under his nose and tell him he's the No.1 for next season
Monkman
John Robertson
IF we get to the final, I guess Ortega has to play. He's certainly earnt it. Still would kind of feel harsh on Sels though given everything he's done for Forest over the last two years, to miss the biggest game of his time here.
justnotjase
Geoff Thomas
I wonder if we'll try to keep Ortega and ship big John back off to Brazil.
Rzar
Bob McKinlay
Sels pulled off a world class save last week
The fact is both are class, I certainly wouldn’t be forcing Sels out the club nor would I be picking holes in either game because those holes are so small.
Winning this competition & being in the Champions league is the only way both stay.
Monkman
John Robertson
Yeah this. They're both too good not to be the outright number one at a club of our size, maybe even if we are in the CL.
Both are better than a whole host of keepers at Premier League clubs. City clearly have had some great keepers over recent years, but we’re very fortunate to have benefited from their surplus this year. I’d love to see Ortega at the club and signed onto a Forest contract for several years to come. Interesting that both Sels (34) and Ortega (33) are playing at their top of their game in the twilight of their careers, to our benefit.
Notcher
Ian Bowyer
Yep, both are a fantastic pair of hands between the sticks. They've both got faults but as you say you're picking holes and demanding a world class keeper at that point. We're not in world class keeper territory yet and those minor faults are the difference between them being world class and just below that bracket.
Love them both, very happy with both and hope we've had some discussions with Ortega.
Listen 'ere young man
Stuart Pearce
If we do get into the CL, there will be plenty of games to share between 2 keepers. Hope we can come to some arrangement. If not there is a decision to be made, which one to keep and who to get in. We've tried our luck with Brazilians and they have been found wanting.
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Scarpa's Skateboard
Viv Anderson
He's quality. Very reassuring to have two very very good keepers on the books. You can't get away with one at this level
Eddie Yates
Ian Bowyer
It'd be like Ron Greenwood not being able to decide between Shilton & Clemence so letting them take it in turns
the twat
Captain Sinister
Senior doom Monger
Out of contract at end of season.
There will be a few clubs sniffing round him I think.
Ian Moore Gone Little
Geoff Thomas
I do like that “yet”…
GOBIAS
Ian Bowyer
this was a rare bit of business we did well in January. I'd be having kittens every game especially as Sels has had the odd niggle.
He was frankly brilliant last night, kept his goal well, distributed the ball excellently and marshalled his back four.
I mean, I love Matz, but Stefan won't make me worry about the Forest goalkeeper.
I mean, I love Matz, but Stefan won't make me worry about the Forest goalkeeper.
FLC
Viv Anderson
If (big if) we get to the final and win it with Ortega in goal, does Sels miss out on a medal?
Hector Salamanca
First Team Squad
Can't we just put Sels on the bench in the EL final and put him on when 3-0 up with 10 mins left to play?
Bing Crosby's Head
Geoff Thomas
There's 50 medals given so more than enough for the whole squad. Those no longer here like Boly and Luiz would probably get one too.
Ragnar
Youth Team
Amazing game yesterday. We are very fortunate to have both available at this point in the season. If we can afford and convince Ortega to stay, then it should be done. Perhaps a 2 year deal and a promise that it will only be him vs Sels (i.e. no younger contender to replace them earlier) is what it takes? That will keep both on their toes and we will be guaranteed a solid no. 1 for the overseeable future.
Larry Lansbury
Geoff Thomas
I think it depends what style of football we go for next season. If we continue with perhaps Wood/big man up top and at times look to go a little longer etc then we keep Sels. If we looking to dominate ball, drawing the press then passing through it lines etc then we need to go for Ortega or similar. I was so impressed with how we played that first half against Liverpool and most of it came from Ortega’s distribution-it was brilliant. Sels has been outstanding for us but if we are looking to evolve then Ortega/similar style keeper for me.
Fawazzock
Jack Burkitt
He's been super, and whilst Sels is clearly #1, it's been great to have the backup