The Times confirms what we’ve all known for a while – that Mark Schwarzer’s a top goalkeeper. The stats, something we set great store by on this site, show he’s the best in the Premier League.
That free transfer that brought him to the Cottage in the summer looks more and more like a steal.
Certainly a top signing.
Hodgson adds some praise of his own.
‘We didn’t buy him of course, he was a free transfer. So in that respect, if the transfer cost to Fulham was zero he must be the best signing of the season.
‘He’s been a major contributor to the success. He’s had an outstanding season, the goalkeeper we thought he was. His performances have been unbelievably consistent and the way he deals with shots and crosses has been very good.
‘The stability he has brought to the team is something you can see in the confidence the back four have in him. Every team have units and our back four and goalkeeper have been very strong this year – Mark has been a major factor in that.’
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