Someone suggested on another thread that Marshall is probably City's greatest keeper, which got me thinking. The keepers during my formative years watching the Bluebirds were Fred Davies, Frank Parsons, Jim Eadie, Bill Irwin and Ron Healey. Fred Davies 1961-1968 Wolves 156 apps 1968-1970 Cardiff 99 apps 1970 - 1974 Bournemouth 134 apps Later joined the coaching staff down the Vetch, and went on to manage Shrewsbury Frank Parsons 1965 - 1970 Palace 4 apps 1970 - 1974 Cardiff 17 apps 1974 Fulham 0 apps 1974 - 1975 Reading 1 apps Later moved on to Slough and scored the winning goal in a FA Cup tie in 1983 ! Jim Eadie 1965 -1967 Rangers 0 apps 1967-1968 Dumbarton 5 apps 1968-1969 Kirkintilloch ? apps 1969-1973 Cardiff 43 apps 1973-1977 Bristol Rovers 183 apps Nicknamed the 'flying pig' by the Rovers fans Bill Irwin 1967-1971 Bangor, (N Ireland) ? apps 1971-1978 Cardiff 180 apps 1978-1980 Washington Diplomats 73 apps Won the BBC Save of the Season award in 1972 in FA Cup defeat to Leeds First ever City keeper to be sent off - playing against Bangor in the Welsh Cup final First choice keeper until 1974 when ousted by Ron Healy Played for Cardiff's promotion winning team in 1975-76 season Ron Healey 1970-1974 Manchester City 30 apps 1974-1982 Cardiff 216 apps Played for Cardiff's promotion winning team in 1975-76 season Also made 2 appearances for the Republic of Ireland Credited with discovering Andy Dibble David Marshall 2002-2007 Celtic 50 apps 2006-2009 Norwich 105 apps 2009-2016 Cardiff 276 apps Played for Cardiff's Championship winning team 2012-2013 League Cup Runner Up 2011-12 Scotlands Number One Marshall has won greater 'honours' and made more appearances for club and country, but I have a fondness for those early 1970's when twice we came close to promotion from the old Division Two, were relegated and fought our way back with that fantastic promotion from Division Three in 1975-76. Cardiff's keepers, whoever you are - I salute you !
Ron Healy and Bill Irwin in the squad at the same time. Both internationals. They were there when I started following the bluebirds.
George woods was my fav>>>>>>thank fk he had no hair for us 2 sing about, a great tune for the bob bank
Marshie was the best keeper I've ever seen during my 20 years supporting the club. Also admired Neil Alexander.
Good call on Alexander. Not quite as good as Marshie, but one of the better keepers we have had. Compared to BT's early bromances, probably only Irwin and maybe Healey stand any comparison.
I always remember singing to Gavin Ward. Cant actually remember how good he was. Did he get a move to Leicester in the top flight or something?
Everyones entitled to their opinion. But no hes not - not even close. Marshall I reckon was worth 10 points in our promotion season and similar in the PL. I cant recall a single game where I thought Heaton got us the points. Average keeper in my opinion.
Alexander - very good shot stopper (not as good as Marshie) very dodgy on crosses and not the bravest.
I could be wrong but it seems to me Marshal showed a lot of loyalty to Cardiff as he leaned on the fence and admired the grass . But you guys would know better . Just seemed he was very committed to Cardiff , loyalty and commitment are the foundation to a good career and how you steer that career . Again , all the best to Marshal , I've always held him in high regard ......and good luck gents in your dark horse ride to the playoffs .
We definitely aren't dark horses. It's a fight to stay up in a lot of our opinions. Thanks for your sentiments all the same.
