Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Few lads around me at the Gallowgate (at the City game) who said they wouldn't be surprised if Harper was back in goal for the next game. Can't say I'd be surprised if he was called back as 1st choice keeper now. Krul has shown some good ability, and looks promising, but you can see what the lack of football for 3 years has done to his decision making and overall confidence once a mistake is made. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Back for Wigan. Krul doesn't deserve to be dropped Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Back for Wigan. Krul doesn't deserve to be dropped I don't think he's been 'dropped'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Krul's been fairly good, minus a few mistakes, but it is harsh on the lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 If Harper had made some of the mistakes Krul's made in the last few games he'd have been slaughtered on here. Every time Krul made a save it was "Harper wouldn't have saved that". Well Harper wouldn't have dropped some of those bollocks Krul has. Most teams rotate their keepers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Its not surprising, though. Krul has fulfilled his role as understudy, and is now stepping aside since the 1st choice keeper is back. Might not be 'right', but happens all the time - just ask Harper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Krul's been fairly good, minus a few mistakes, but it is harsh on the lad. I think he's protecting him. He's not a 32 year old professional, regardless of whether he's actually been to blame of recent or not, the finger has been pointed and the doubts are there with some. You take your young players out of the firing line until things calm down - you don't throw them back into the centre of the fire. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Krul's been fairly good, minus a few mistakes, but it is harsh on the lad. I think he's protecting him. He's not a 32 year old professional, regardless of whether he's actually been to blame of recent or not, the finger has been pointed and the doubts are there with some. You take your young players out of the firing line until things calm down - you don't throw them back into the centre of the fire. aye, done the right thing in keeping him in after his howler against man citeh but then to bring him out for a little, possibly putting him back in for stevenage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Krul's been fairly good, minus a few mistakes, but it is harsh on the lad. I think he's protecting him. He's not a 32 year old professional, regardless of whether he's actually been to blame of recent or not, the finger has been pointed and the doubts are there with some. You take your young players out of the firing line until things calm down - you don't throw them back into the centre of the fire. aye, done the right thing in keeping him in after his howler against man citeh but then to bring him out for a little, possibly putting him back in for stevenage. Exactly. He got the chance to atone for his error in the Spurs game and did. Now he gets the next couple of games to rest and I agree, I think he'll be back in against Stevenage on Saturday night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 does´t matter. we will lose anyway and I hope we do. Hate the fucking Pardew. Hate him! btw. Harps is shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Wha? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Pathetic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I still think Fraser is the one to go for mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Would rather Krul stayed on but Harper's not as bad as some go on,i'm much more confident in Harper to collect a cross than Krul whereas i'm more confident in Krul to save a point blank shot. Both keepers have better qualitys than each other. At the end of the day Harps started the season as first choice keeper and i feel he's going to end it as first choice. Next season is going to be intresting goalkeeper wise with Forster back, i hope Harps does the right thing and steps aside for the two young keepers to battlle to be the clubs #1 personally i think it will be Krul with Forster back up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I think it's brilliant man management to be honest. Hughton-esque. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Giving Krul a break will do him no harm, it will give him a rest and time to work on his game. He's had his best run in the team and will now know what needs to work on. His kicking is the worst part of his game so if he can improve on that he'll become a better player for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 does´t matter. we will lose anyway and I hope we do. Hate the fucking Pardew. Hate him! btw. Harps is shit. Love how randomly angry that was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SuperShola! Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I was fucking chuffed that Harper was playing today. He was good when he needed to be and he's better to look at then Krul. 1st team keeper, Englands no.1 <3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 For some reason I thought he looked like Ted Mosby from how I met your mother against Wigan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SuperShola! Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 For some reason I thought he looked like Ted Mosby from how I met your mother against Wigan. He looks like a Guitar player i know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Literally didn't put a foot wrong. It won't hurt for him and Krul to "fight for the shirt" for a while this year. Krul has looked like the pressure was getting to him and I think he might even welcome the opportunity to sit out for a few games and try to take in what he's learned over the past couple of months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Wouldn't be the worst man management in the world if Pardew's told him that he'll be number 1 in August but is just taking him out of the spotlight for a few months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I'm not too dissapointed that Harper is back in, he did start the season as number 1, Krul has done well and this experience will be excellent for his progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Wouldn't be the worst man management in the world if Pardew's told him that he'll be number 1 in August but is just taking him out of the spotlight for a few months. Would be if he didn't keep his word. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Very good save yesterday. I'd still prefer Krul like.. reckon he's more agile and more commanding in the air. But Harper has always been reliable so no complaints here.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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