The Emi Martinez Thread

[Pangloss]

There's zero chance of that happening. No way is an Argentinian switching to play for England, presumably he's still got family back home and they'd get dogs abuse.

Imagine if he made a costly error, the abuse he'd get from fans and the press would be career ending. Better to stay well out of it.

 

[Villan57]

Imagine if he made a costly error, the abuse he'd get from fans and the press would be career ending. Better to stay well out of it.

Nothing like the abuse he'd get from those loco Argie fans if he fecks up, probably get shot

 

[ldgavfc]

Didn't stop John Barnes or Raheem Sterling playing for England or many more who weren't born here

Haha bit of a difference between some lad who was born and raised in Argentina and those two!

 

[Villan57]

Haha bit of a difference between some lad who was born and raised in Argentina and those two!

Only 5 years on Barnes' case he came here at 12 and Martinez at 17

 

[JuanPabloAngel]

What a bizarre discussion. There is absolutely no way in hell he will play for England. He's been in every Argentina squad for the past 12 months or so and it's only a matter of time before he gets his chance.

 

[gator]

Nothing like the abuse he'd get from those loco Argie fans if he fecks up, probably get shot

His family would be shot if he ever played for England

 

[JW1985]

This man's been a titan in between the posts all year but tonight he was something else. Brilliant.

 

[Beovilla]

I've never had a man crush in my life. But I am certainly being tested

 

[david-avfc]

Only 5 years on Barnes' case he came here at 12 and Martinez at 17

Out of interest how did he ever get a work permit for Arsenal with no international caps and he presumably wasn’t a top earner or top transfer fee either? And if he was only 17 aren’t under-18 international transfers heavily restricted by FIFA too? Seems like something dodgy there

 

[AV Dave]

Ive lost count now on how many times he's kept us in games this season, to think he was sitting on the bench at Arsenal, what a waste that was. He's a great guy and without a doubt a world class keeper.

 

[ldgavfc]

Captain material. If he keeps this form up, he'll be the best keeper we've ever had in my opinion.

 

[Pangloss]

So he was getting knocked because he had a bad game the other week but he yet again demonstrates how valuable he is. With Heaton between the sticks this season I genuinely believe we'd be somewhere in the bottom half.

Martinez is one of the best keepers around at this stage.

 

[ldgavfc]

So he was getting knocked because he had a bad game the other week but he yet again demonstrates how valuable he is. With Heaton between the sticks this season I genuinely believe we'd be somewhere in the bottom half.

Martinez is one of the best keepers around at this stage.

Bit harsh on Heaton who is also a top goalkeeper.

 

[Pangloss]

Bit harsh on Heaton who is also a top goalkeeper.

Nah. Heaton is good, Martinez is great. Substantially better player.

 

[Villan57]

Out of interest how did he ever get a work permit for Arsenal with no international caps and he presumably wasn’t a top earner or top transfer fee either? And if he was only 17 aren’t under-18 international transfers heavily restricted by FIFA too? Seems like something dodgy there

South Americans all seem to have Spanish or Italian grandmothers, Just like everyone in Brum seems to have Irish ones.
Basically, I've no idea

 

[JuanPabloAngel]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1360904303116976128

 

[Fulford]

He's without doubt world class.

 

[Thomas Holte]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1361037758177894402

 

[Claret & Blue Blood]

His save from Danny 'Sicknote' Welbeck was the best of the lot against Brighton. He was turning away celebrating as Emi got down to push it away.
He is a total hero and I can see why he was pissed off at the end. He performed miracles to keep a clean sheet and those further up the pitch did little to get the goals that his efforts for the win deserved.

 

[col8]

This man's been a titan in between the posts all year but tonight he was something else. Brilliant.

Outstanding performance, could go on to be a Villa Legend if we can keep hold of him.