Heron Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I didn't say either were very good... There are times where Darlow would have done better than Elliot and vice versa. No need to be clever dicks. There's nowt to choose between Elliott and Darlow tbh, they just have different weaknesses. Exactly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Nah Elliot is better. He'll make routine saves. Not throw it into his own net. Darlow - only marginally a better shot stopper. IMO is often too low and getting beat by balls shoulder height. And he's far more likely to throw it into his own net Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Nah. If Darlow wasn't prone to throwing it in his own net a few times a season he would be comfortable the better 'keeper. As things are they are both operating about the same level with different weaknesses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Nah Elliot doesn't let in significantly weaker efforts than Darlow. Darlow's no more better at commanding his box. No more better at kicking. It's not a few times a season. He was directly at fault for multiple goals in the games he started this season. And he also let in some questoinable efforts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Darlow is easily better at commanding his box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Nah Elliot doesn't let in significantly weaker efforts than Darlow. Darlow's no more better at commanding his box. No more better at kicking. It's not a few times a season. He was directly at fault for multiple goals in the games he started this season. And he also let in some questoinable efforts. Not that I disagree fully, but I've always found Elliot allows shots that seem fairly routine saves look like worldies, or pushes them back into a dangerous position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Elliot doesn't make high profile howlers but routinely lets in shots an average Premier League 'keeper should be stopping. He is constantly rooted to his line as well - which causes us all sorts of trouble - mind Darlow can sometimes be guilty of the same. They operate at a very similar level, which is why neither of them has really nailed down the position as their own. Hopefully only a few weeks until we have a new 'keeper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Spot on Greg. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Elliot doesn't make high profile howlers but routinely lets in shots an average Premier League 'keeper should be stopping. He is constantly rooted to his line as well - which causes us all sorts of trouble - mind Darlow can sometimes be guilty of the same. They operate at a very similar level, which is why neither of them has really nailed down the position as their own. Hopefully only a few weeks until we have a new 'keeper. Spot on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Nominated for save of the season on MoTD for tipping one over the bar that was straight at him against Man City. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Elliot made atleast 3 high profile howlers in the season we went down like. Cleverly, Shaquiri and Willian (I think?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Elliot made atleast 3 high profile howlers in the season we went down like. Cleverly, Shaquiri and Willian (I think?) The Willian cross free kick that went straight in was Timmy. Unless Elliot conceded a howler to him in the reverse fixture Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 I don't see them as 'howlers', just plain shite goalkeeping. Darlow home to Everton is a howler. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Elliot made atleast 3 high profile howlers in the season we went down like. Cleverly, Shaquiri and Willian (I think?) The Willian cross free kick that went straight in was Timmy. Unless Elliot conceded a howler to him in the reverse fixture I'm on about the one where he was beaten by Costa (I think) to a ball that he had about a 10 yard advantage on. It might not have been Willian who scored like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 https://twitter.com/Sam_Jackson94/status/996308553949499395 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 What a boring task that must have been Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 The footballing equivalent of a trainspotter right there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 https://twitter.com/Sam_Jackson94/status/996308553949499395 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 “I thought some of the stuff last year about being desperate for a new goalkeeper was a bit harsh,” said the 32-year-old. “I didn’t think my performances warranted that. I wouldn’t say I was chucking goals in or anything like that, but sometimes you have to deal with that and make sure you come back stronger. Doesn't seem to understand there's a lot more to goalkeeping than not chucking it in your own net. The difference Dubravka made was huge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Aye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Dubravka is a clear improvement, but I'm fine with Elliot as cover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dabe Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 He's also seemingly missed the part where he is injured for an extended period at some point every season. Only useful as a 3rd choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 He's also seemingly missed the part where he is injured for an extended period at some point every season. Only useful as a 3rd choice. Also, the club doesn't have to waste water, because when Blob goes in the player pool after practice the water level is perfect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 He’s won the lottery to be at Newcastle, bang average and that’s being kind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Not surprised to hear that, sounds like such a ambitionless waster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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