Was disappointed to hear last Sunday could have being Shane Currans final game, what a servant to the game. I remember his playing day with Roscommon, top class. In my opinion he has being the best keeper over the last fifteen year and a much better shot stopper than Cluxten any day. His kick outs are still sublime and he has really set the bar high for the younger counterparts throughout the country, Paul Durcan really should take a look at his technique. One of the great characters of the game and undoubtedly one of the finest keepers we've seen but at the age of 44 maybe now is the right time for a legend to retire from the game.

RossieBlue (Roscommon) - Posts: 29 - 13/11/2014 21:16:31    1672146

You in the pub? Great character he is, best goalkeeper etc etc? Stay off the sauce!

TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 7893 - 13/11/2014 21:52:16    1672155

Sorry with Flaker here.. an intercounty player, yes which makes him an above average Club player.. not the greatest keeper by any means, Erratic, Eccentric but an entertainer I suppose... but yes a good keeper but not the best

Horsebox77 (Kerry) - Posts: 5491 - 14/11/2014 08:31:40    1672159

great man great servant to Roscommon and Bridget's ... but not the best keep over the past 15 years.

HurlerOnTheFenc (Mayo) - Posts: 282 - 14/11/2014 08:40:03    1672161

The man was a good keeper end of story. THe fact he was a total header gave him a higher profile than most goalkeepers of similar standard.

tirawleybaron (Mayo) - Posts: 1109 - 14/11/2014 12:54:54    1672220

A real shame if he does retire, seeing Cake out on the 45 shouting up the field, going on his mad runs, it's worth the price of a ticket by itself! He still hasn't lost the passion but he looked out of sorts against Ballintubber last weekend, kick outs were all over the place. It won't be the last we see of him as he'll surely have a fairly successful media career after this.

huptafuk (Mayo) - Posts: 1 - 14/11/2014 13:17:07    1672227

Why would Durcan need to look at his technique? He is a two time All Star.

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9136 - 14/11/2014 13:19:56    1672229

Good Keeper ? Yes
Better than Cluxton....eh...no!

Good keeper tho. Best of luck to him.

Liamwalkinstown (Dublin) - Posts: 8166 - 14/11/2014 13:58:29    1672251

Decent keeper and good enough character. To put him on Cluxton's level is just laughable though!

Brolly (Monaghan) - Posts: 4472 - 14/11/2014 13:58:35    1672252

Finally a young lad gets a chance to go between the sticks for St brigids!

woops (Kerry) - Posts: 2073 - 14/11/2014 16:50:01    1672340

I remember being at a league game versus Roscommon in Ballybofey 10/12 years ago on a wet miserable day and Curran lit up the place. After taking a few shoulders up to the Donegal 50 yard line he wound up the crowd the whole way back. Did the heart good

fintownsuburbs (Donegal) - Posts: 30 - 16/11/2014 18:31:43    1672642

Liamwalkinstown
County: Dublin
Posts: 5938

1672251 Good Keeper ? Yes
Better than Cluxton....eh...no!

Good keeper tho. Best of luck to him.
14/11/2014 13:58:35
Brolly
County: Monaghan
Posts: 3811

1672252 Decent keeper and good enough character. To put him on Cluxton's level is just laughable though
At least cake has a personality.

Miler (Mayo) - Posts: 1015 - 17/11/2014 19:18:10    1672927

why did he not stay playing for his home club?

brigits were not his own club.

lowballplease (Galway) - Posts: 935 - 18/11/2014 11:20:46    1672990

He said on the wireless on Saturday that he switched from Castlerea to Brigids after he got married. I'm assuming Mrs Cake is from Brigids parish and he moved there?

GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7345 - 18/11/2014 11:55:10    1673005

I agree with tirawleybaron - he was a good keeper but it was his other "antics" that built up his reputation, not his performances. His media work has also begun to become tiresome, repeating the same topics the whole time, would like to hear his opinion on topics beyond Roscommon for a change

SeanRos (Roscommon) - Posts: 5 - 23/11/2014 13:18:09    1674313

Curran had a ton of heart and passion. Even to the point that his legs were injured and he had to be dragged off the pitch in the 2013 Connacht Club Final.

mikeyjoe (USA) - Posts: 415 - 23/11/2014 14:42:20    1674322

I would have to disagree seanros i think his antics covered the fact that he was a good goalie. Although i think Rossieblue went a bit overboard.

ros1 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1211 - 23/11/2014 15:03:57    1674330

GreenandRed
County: Mayo
Posts: 1229

1673005 He said on the wireless
A wireless?? WTF??

Miler (Mayo) - Posts: 1015 - 23/11/2014 15:23:49    1674333