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In hindsight it was a bad decision to try to catch it, but the ball was floated up in the air a long time and I think he thought that's one he can catch. He's generally a keeper who does like to claim the ball when the cross comes high tbf, very difficult to change your instincts because it's the last few seconds of the game. Was thinking the same thing. If he didn't make that mistake, he had a solid game overall. He made some quality saves particular in the first half when it went between Schar's leg. Our other keepers wouldn't have saved that in my opinion.

That's a foul all day long! Fucking robbed.

Not sure where to post but looking to book 2 tickets for the Huddersfield game and the only decent view where there are 2 seats together is section LS L2SB. Is this the section where it's near number 9 bar? Anyone sat here before?

Lejeune defended this beautiful earlier in the second half. Piss poor defending from Yedlin, should never have been allowed to cut inside so easily.

It’s wrong to say he has no quality. Look at the assist at Watford and the one Joselu should have scored at Anfield in the first 5 mins. Both genuine quality. Would agree he can’t really dribble past anyone. However, in our current situation, a grafter with an occasional bit of quality (and a genuine desire to win) is about as good as we’re gonna get. Obviously if we were to have a change of ownership and some proper transfer funds you’d want an upgrade. Until that point he’s an integral part of our team. Spot on.

Still Given for me but I don’t know if that’s because he was so prominent for us during our more successful period while I was growing up. So much so that when the announcer is reading the team sheet out and and says “number 1” part of me expects a booming “Shay Given” to follow. Dubravka is the better all round keeper by a long way for me like . I trust him more with high crosses into the box , and he commands his box better than Given . I'd say they were pretty equal as shot stoppers but Dubravka is more vocal than Given when organising his defence. I seem to remember Given used to go through periods of dodgy distribution , although I stand to be corrected on that . Fully agree. Think you also have to realise that goalkeeping has changed a lot in the time since Given was at his best, especially in terms of distribution and being comfortable with the ball at your feet, and thats not meant to put Shay down as he was great for us, just praise of Dubravka and recognising how good his all round game is. Agreed. Peter Schmeichel is considered the best keeper in the premier league era but his kicking was shockingly bad. Wouldn't get away with it these days. Much like how Cech probably won't get back in the Arsenal team if Leno is fully fit.

Fucks sake. Hopefully crowd can get behind. Still 30mins in the game.

Anyone see the Crouch interview on bbc? He got Rafa for secret Santa one year and bought him the Mourinho book “The art of winning”

Agreed MOTM. Kept it simple and always kept the ball and was available for the ball at all times.

Well played. The middle 4 were immense.

Holy shit ... That is totally going to shoot us in the foot.

Fucks sake

Dier half hearted block there.

Yes we need to win now! Score draw is no good.

Devestating news. RIP.

He hit one exactly the same on Wednesday but it hit the bar then Chelsea scored. Belter of a goal!

Wow great post thanks for sharing that. Agree with most of that especially when talking about how he adapts to teams he has managed.

5 goals already.

Wow can't believe how quick he looks.

Andy Cole missed many sitters and people say he's the difference we lost the league when we sold him. Different circumstances I know but similar argument. I'll always back Rafa but I think he got this one wrong.

That triple save in the second half! From what I've seen, his overall game is better than Given.

What would have happened if there was VAR at the end? Would their goal get chalked off and we get a penatly??

The whole team at this rate.

Making up for Kennedy’s first half?

Wow what the fuck.