Ronson333 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Watching it live I thought he should saved the second, just seen it back now and still think the same. I think Pope would have saved it, but that’s why he’s our first choice keeper when fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 1 hour ago, Heron said: Like I say, I'd like to see the second again but for me, from the Strawberry Corner it seemed very well hit and from close range. It is hard and low, but it was from just outside the box and close to the angle of it; it was also close enough to Dubravka where you’d expect him to stop it: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 (edited) 1 hour ago, Heron said: Yes, I am watching the games and the fact that as a team we are leaving our left winger pushed right up and our LB entirely exposed, we have a fairly immobile midfield when it comes to pace and acceleration, a much slower and less intense press than last season and a lack of pace at the back all contribute to the space teams are finding, not just Dubravka being shite. He is deeper and that is probably contributing and there is possibly a lack of confidence compared to that with Pope but for me, we are conceding more because of our inability to maintain intensity through injuries and our "shit or bust" strategy. I also feel that our fans are always desperate for a scapegoat. Presently it seems to be Dubravka and Burn, last season it was Longstaff at times. Just don't get it. If these people aren't good enough then that lies at the managers and clubs door, those lads are giving it their absolute all. I agree re Longstaff and Burn, as it’s entirely down to the manager and his selections. Less the case with Dubravka - the only other option is Karius. I don’t think Howe has much of a choice in terms of the keeper atm Edited February 18 by TheBrownBottle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bally21 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Two great saves first half. Nightmare of a second half. The 2 goals plus at least 2 other occasions where he punched the ball instead of catching it, I know the punch/catch option is all about percentages, but for me catch the ball. As poor as we were.. with pope we win that game. The question is - is he a good enough second choice keeper? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 28 minutes ago, Bally21 said: Two great saves first half. Nightmare of a second half. The 2 goals plus at least 2 other occasions where he punched the ball instead of catching it, I know the punch/catch option is all about percentages, but for me catch the ball. As poor as we were.. with pope we win that game. The question is - is he a good enough second choice keeper? He’s a bottom six PL / top six second tier GK for me, which is perfectly fine as a reserve under normal circumstances. This being NUFC 23/24, we’re not living in normal times, so he’s playing far more than we’d like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny1403 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Single-handedly took us through today. A lot of humble pie due again on this board. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 A big ol' hell yeah to this dude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Saved us and dragged us through to the next round. Fantastic game from him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Terrific performance all round 👏 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Great game, well done Martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jow Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Can’t believe people doubted you, sweet prince. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 That was prime Dubs Saved our bacon all night and thoroughly deserved MotM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Stupendous performance. Their chances felt just as good, it not better than ours. 2-3 of them were more top class saves as opposed to twatting it straight at the keeper like we kept doing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Immense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 MOTM easy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Clear MoM tonight. Really pleased for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Strong performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Martin abraDubravka after that magical performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Did really well tonight, fair play. Saved everything he had a chance of saving and kept out a couple on pens to send us through. One of the few positives from tonight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Prontonise Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 (edited) His best save actually was the one that led to their goal, didn't deserve for the rebound to end up off bar to their player. Edited February 27 by El Prontonise Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Yes he was brilliant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Feel sorry for that daft cunt who used to post about how much he hated him for little or no reason. He must be fucking seething. Unlucky lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theregulars Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Even really unlucky with their goal, which was preceded by an incredible save. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jow Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Really pleased for him. Not sure why but I have a real soft spot for him. If he keeps that form up we’ll be fine until Pope is back. Wish he was better off his line but he’s so assured at claiming corners/crosses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theregulars Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Fuckin’ Neesy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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