Tim Krul (now playing for Luton Town)

[Guest Howaythetoon]

He's a good lad Tim who had real potential, but simply hasn't had the level of coaching or the level of defence in front of him to become a top-class 'keeper. Typical product of NUFC really, potential and promise but wasted in the main. Real shame because he loves the club, area and fans.

[Mole_Toonfan]

He's a good lad Tim who had real potential, but simply hasn't had the level of coaching or the level of defence in front of him to become a top-class 'keeper. Typical product of NUFC really, potential and promise but wasted in the main. Real shame because he loves the club, area and fans.

 

I feel so sorry for this fella, not just because of his injury, but being lumbered with "Banter Claus" Woodman for the best part of his career development. Woodman may or may not have referred to himself as Banter Claus. You decide.

 

Aye agree with both posts, it's a real shame really.

[Guest palnese]

Never bothered to learn how to kick a football. I don't really care if he had some shite coaches over the years. That's all on him.

[Guest Howaythetoon]

Never bothered to learn how to kick a football. I don't really care if he had some s**** coaches over the years. That's all on him.

 

Or tactics?

 

Mind, I hate it when a 'keeper kicks it out at any time. Pass the ball out or throw it out. Kicking it up field is like pointing a gun into the sky, pulling the trigger and hoping to kill a bird with it. Waste of time.

[Guest]

Never bothered to learn how to kick a football. I don't really care if he had some s**** coaches over the years. That's all on him.

 

Or tactics?

 

Mind, I hate it when a 'keeper kicks it out at any time. Pass the ball out or throw it out. Kicking it up field is like pointing a gun into the sky, pulling the trigger and hoping to kill a bird with it. Waste of time.

 

That's where the coaching would come in, certainly the tactical side of the game. It all comes down to what has the manager told the coaches to do. Have they even bothered to take an interest in what the GK Coaches are doing? Do the GK know the manager's philosphy, or are they just volleying the ball at the GK for an hour with a few mannequins in the way. Natural reflexes start to wane when you hit your mid 20s, that's when you need to start learning to read the game correctly, and player's body position and foot ques too. But no. Volley the ball at the GK for an hour will just be fine. No need for video sessions.

 

"I CALL THIS ONE THE BENDER, YA READY TIMMY!"

 

Ball flies over the bar.

[Guest neesy111]

Andy Woodman must be a good coach as his kid has made it, is what my mate said.

 

[samag]

Not going anywhere,  according to Michael  Bridges on optus sports today.

[The College Dropout]

I'm all for personal responsibility in football. Krul has shown a lack of development and that is ultimately his fault.

 

however, he's an example of why I don't blame players when they want to leave. By all means he's been a good servant for the club, to end his tenure being forced to train with development squad is shameful. There's no loyalty in this game and I won't begrudge any players for not showing it,

[Zero]

I would say Keeper is a strange position where GK coaching probably matters very little.  If a keeper is really good at it, got the talent, he should be shining before 20 already.  The tradition belief of Keeper is maturing later than other position is not always correct.  In fact, we always see promising keepers suddenly become shit before 25 years old, say Ustari.

 

I ain't sure what is the ultimate reason for Kruls failure but I don't think lack of coaching is a key one. 

[Sho Time]

I don't think there's any doubt it's down to injuries and also a lack of motivation due to the dampening down of expectations under Mike Ashley, which has resulted in no actual competition to push him. To Mike Ashley there's never been any point in having 2 "purple" goalkeepers at the club.

[LoveItIfWeBeatU]

Not going anywhere,  according to Michael  Bridges on optus sports today.

 

Krul knows he isn't in Rafa's plans but he wants to stay (and not play for a year) all to ensure he gets the final year of salary from his NUFC contract?

 

He must think himself that he's well past his best (and won't get another salary paying anywhere near what he currently gets) if he's willing to take a year off. He's only 29 years old so maybe he thinks a year off won't harm his chances of getting a new club in a year when he can leave for free?

[timeEd32]

Not going anywhere,  according to Michael  Bridges on optus sports today.

 

Is there a reason why Michael Bridges would have any clue?

[xLiaaamx]

Clubs have tacked on he's finished.

[thenige]

Clubs have tacked on he's finished.

 

Wasn't that long ago Craig Gordon was finished, now he's Scotland's number one and playing for Celtic in the Champions League. Wouldn't write Krul off just yet.

[LV]

He's still young for a keeper in his prime.

[Guest neesy111]

Clearly he needs to rebuild his career, be best for all parties to come to a amicable resolution.

[stlouismag]

Wasn't that long ago Craig Gordon was finished, now he's plays in Scotland's number one and playing for Celtic in the Champions League. Wouldn't write selling Krul off to some shite Scottish club [pardon the redundancy] just yet.

 

FYP.

[samag]

Not going anywhere,  according to Michael  Bridges on optus sports today.

 

Is there a reason why Michael Bridges would have any clue?

  They are friends  .

[loki679]

Not going anywhere,  according to Michael  Bridges on optus sports today.

 

Krul knows he isn't in Rafa's plans but he wants to stay (and not play for a year) all to ensure he gets the final year of salary from his NUFC contract?

 

He must think himself that he's well past his best (and won't get another salary paying anywhere near what he currently gets) if he's willing to take a year off. He's only 29 years old so maybe he thinks a year off won't harm his chances of getting a new club in a year when he can leave for free?

 

Aye, that one year will be worth something like £2.5m to him so if he thinks he's not likely to get a decent deal wherever he ends up if he leaves now then it makes financial sense for him to hang on and take the payday.  Plus, if he waits it out for a year not only does he get his inflated NUFC salary but he'll also be a free agent and so can command a much higher salary from his next club.

[LoveItIfWeBeatU]

Other clubs probably won't view his year off very favourably. It will almost certainly mean he'd end up moving to a club with a lower stature than if he played. I doubt NUFC want a huge fee for him. Maybe he's turning down permanent transfer offers, banking on getting loaned out for his final season so he keeps the salary.

[Menace]

Sad whats happened to him tbh.

[henke]

Sad whats happened to him tbh.

 

What has happened to him? He was no world beater but he was easily better than Elliott and Darlow. Was it the injury or was he knacked before, I can't remember. He's been spacejammed.

[Figures 1-0 Football]

Strange that people feel sorry for Krul. If he wanted to play football he could move to literally hundreds of different clubs. The bloke is obviously happy to sit earning a salary and doing fuck all.

[Menace]

Strange that people feel sorry for Krul. If he wanted to play football he could move to literally hundreds of different clubs. The bloke is obviously happy to sit earning a salary and doing fuck all.

 

And where do you get this evidence exactly?

[Figures 1-0 Football]

Strange that people feel sorry for Krul. If he wanted to play football he could move to literally hundreds of different clubs. The bloke is obviously happy to sit earning a salary and doing fuck all.

 

And where do you get this evidence exactly?

 

The fact that he is still here, months (maybe even a year) after being told he's not wanted.

 

He could easily get a move, especially if he was happy to play somewhere like the Championship.