Fugazi Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I do rate him, but he did cost us a goal today, and his eagerness to come off the line needs to be looked at. Was mad when he came out and headed it like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 He's just lacking experience. Even Harper looked very much a poorer goalkeeper after replacing Given in 2008/2009 than he did this season. Playing regular first-team football for a goalkeeper is so important. Krul has shown what a good shot stopper he is but dominating the box needs to be learnt and will be learnt by playing games. Can you name me a goalkeeper that isn't a GOOD SHOT STOPPER? Gomes/Schwarzer. What? Crumpy is right though. Stopping shots is the easiest part of keeping, especially for a young lad with such a stringy frame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 He's just lacking experience. Even Harper looked very much a poorer goalkeeper after replacing Given in 2008/2009 than he did this season. Playing regular first-team football for a goalkeeper is so important. Krul has shown what a good shot stopper he is but dominating the box needs to be learnt and will be learnt by playing games. Can you name me a goalkeeper that isn't a GOOD SHOT STOPPER? Gomes/Schwarzer. What? Crumpy is right though. Stopping shots is the easiest part of keeping, especially for a young lad with such a stringy frame. Mentioning Gomez is an interesting one. Especially after one of his more recent errors Redknapp was bigging him up, saying he's a fantastic shot stopper and they should keep faith etc. Shot stopping is nothing if you can't mentally keep up. You can find a lot of average or worse 'keepers who can pull of 'wondersaves'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 He's played in: Newcastle 4-3 Chelsea Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal Newcastle 0-0 Man United Newcastle 3-1 Liverpool Newcastle 5-1 Sunderland Our lucky mascot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Over half of the Everton game too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WisconsinMagpie Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I was watching this in a bar with eyes barely open at 7:30 a.m. Wisconsin time and was just receiving a bloody mary so I'm not sure. But couldn't Krul have prevented the first goal Sunday as well, by shouting Colo off what turned into an unnecessary corner? Whatever - I think Krul's so talented but still raw and error-prone. I wish we had some happy medium in goal between middle age and barely of age. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 In terms of shot stopping he's excellent, gets down quick with strong wrists behind the ball. He commands the area well too. His problem is his concentration, he seems to get over-excited and comes for crosses he can't possibly reach ala Chelsea. Having said that it's definetly becoming less frequent with experience. If we're planning on keeping Harper and I'd definetly loan him out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 He's a solid shot stopper, as Harper was at that age. He commands his area poorly, as you'd expect for a lad of his age. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 So, does he command his area well or not? Not in the air. His confidence seems to have taken a knock and he doesn't come for the high balls as much as he should for a big lad. But then Harper barely comes for any. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Called up for NT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 The cheating husband has scored. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 He was just called up to the senior squad today Ronaldo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 He was named in the squad last week according to some on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I read on Twitter last week that he had been called up, aye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Was not that u21? I am pretty sure this is the first senior call up. Fuck it,, does it really matter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Was not that u21? I am pretty sure this is the first senior call up. Fuck it,, does it really matter No it was the pre-selection. Good chance for Krul in the Dutch team. Behind Stekelenburg there's no one really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Krul Gets National Call http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20110523/krul-gets-national-call_2281670_2365171?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I haven't seen it again but his save from that 1v1 in the first half looked class. He should be number one next season as things stand for me. Forster needs to prove himself at a higher level first and Harper is on his way out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Why should Krul (who hasn't proved himself either) get the nod over Forster? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Because he's in the position and doing well IMO. Not saying Forster won't make it or anything but he's unfortunately/deservedly(?) been sent out on loan and shouldn't knock Krul out of the driving seat as things stand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 What if he's simply a better goalkeeper and underlines this in pre-season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Well if he's rated by the staff and does have a good pre-season he probably will take the shirt. I dunno whether you can make a decision like that on basis of low pressure games against the likes of Darlington and Leeds though, despite what Pardew's said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Fosters been playing in a pub league this season, no way to tell how good or bad he is based on performing in that leage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 You can spot a genuinely good goalkeeper at just about any level. Being able to kick the ball is often a good sign, as is catching crosses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Well if he's rated by the staff and does have a good pre-season he probably will take the shirt. I dunno whether you can make a decision like that on basis of low pressure games against the likes of Darlington and Leeds though, despite what Pardew's said. More talking about training, really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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