It's pretty common knowledge that Tuffey was the best keeper in the league last year. At least according to the 10 managers of the division. I would have had Esson as a very close second. However, Esson should still be number 1 as, as someone said, Butcher won't just drop Esson when someone of a similar standard joins the club.
I was actually saying at the game yesterday, when do you ever see 2 goalkeepers of such high quality (SPL terms) at the same club? Think we're pretty much sorted in that department.
Edit - I suppose Rangers have in McGregor and Alexander. But for a club of our stature, it's pretty satisfying.