He made a tremendous savefrom Brett Ormerold's thunderous volley from a tight angle, a save which Wengersaid was "technically perfect". The camera then focused on Seaman, who was looking like a man with a mission.
He very much knew that it was his last game for the Gunners, but his focus on the task at hand was just phenomenal. For me, the greatest moment of his Arsenal career, under Wenger at least, was when he lifted the famous trophy as he bids farewell in 2003.
What Did He Give to Arsenal?
That famous back four is wrong...it should be the famous back five. Seaman was very much a part of that unbreakable defence and as mentioned above, 17 goals conceded in 38 premiership matches in no easy task.
He was a strong leader for the team too, he was very close to most, if not all the players in the team. In terms of his play, apart from stopping shots from going into the net, he was excellent at claiming balls from corners, and once he caught the ball, very importantly, he was absolutely brilliant at distributing.
With counter-attacking such an integral part of Arsenal's play, espeically during those years, Seaman's quick, accurate yet powerful throws led to many counter-attacking goals. Why he kept a place in the starting line-up till he was 40 at Arsenal? Simply because no one was better suited for that spot.
What Did He Give to The EPL?
Opposing fans obviously will keep reminding Gunners fans of the half way line incident, and how it was his mistake which underminded England's world cup dreams in 2002. Yet, he was one of the most iconic goalkeepers in the history of the EPL.
Every football fan in the world have heard of Schmiechel, but just as much have heard of David Seaman too. He actually had the popularity and ability to start debats over whether he is better than the great Dane (even though, no he is not). He has been a key figure for the EPL as well as for his club, and of course, as well as for his country.
Biggest Shame
Just such a shame that people remember him for his errors rather than his heroics. All the penalty saves he had made, for England against Scotland, for Arsenal against Sampdoria etc.
He deservs a lot more respect than he gets. Whilst Arsenal fans obviously still loves him, the great man really should be recognised as one of the best ever goalkeepers in English footballing history.
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