I'm going to be honest African goalkeepers don't fill me with confidence. Nor do 38 years olds. Never seen him play though.
There isnt many foreign keepers that can cope with the championship. Look at Ricardo too many crosses go into the box and they flap at it instead of trying to catch it
Here's a bit of racism for you but I tend to only trust Germanic goalkeepers. But if he comes...give the old geezer a chance!!
Don't know anything about the guy but he's certainly experienced and has played at a decent level for Egypt. There is always a worry with foreign keepers that they won't cope with the physical, long-ball approach that some teams take (and that Ricardo struggled with last year). With a full pre-season, though, hopefully he can adapt his game for English football, unlike Ricardo who didn't have that opportunity. Oh, and if he does make a mistake (ala Ricardo vs Cov) then for FOX sake, DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT BOOING HIM. No more slating our own player per-lease.
He looksquite Ricardo-esque, thats a worry, good shot stopper tho http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_-ruhwpFk4&feature=fvwrel
Are people still basing their opinions of possible signings on Youtube? Very dangerous... I give you exhibit A, your honour... - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=City_7XzRYM And if more evidence were required... - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQlEHlnnteg I rest my case...