brothernero wrote:Nothing wrong at all with thinking Hart is better, many do.
But you seem to think the fact he has played for Man City and that Adrian has only played for us is a valid reason for thinking that.
I think it is, Hart has played over 250 times for City. Since their takeover, you don’t do that by being bang average. He’s also got around 70 appearances for England. Personally I think he’s had his time as no.1 but again, you don’t play that many times as goalkeeper if you’re crap (although judging by the current state of things...).
In the summer, the gossip rumours had Chelsea, Man United and Liverpool looking at him. Adrian was being looked at by Newcastle and there lies the difference. I really don’t know why we keep having this debate as there’s a few other players right now who should be getting pulled up for their performances, and I’m talking to you Cresswell.
I think a lot of the debate comes from the fear we’ll lose that “he gets us” from Adrian and I don’t think we need to fear that. I believe Hart knows exactly what he’s in for with West Ham, I think he gets it. And I can see him running straight over to the fans if we scored a 90th minute winner against Spurs next week, he seems like he knows what it means to everyone.
I’d also give Adrian a 3 or 4 year contract, he’s an excellent choice as no.2, but only that. And I’m very certain we’ll take Hart on a permanent in the summer unless something goes seriously wrong with a bigger club and their GK.