Paully Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 (edited) Before Saturday too! Edited May 3, 2022 by Paully Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Those stats are probably misleading given thry include dusty Steve's spell. We're much better at limiting goal scoring opportunities these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Those stats are probably misleading given thry include dusty Steve's spell. We're much better at limiting goal scoring opportunities these days. He was injured at the start of the season, and we had Woodman and Darlow until Howe came in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, 54 said: He was injured at the start of the season, and we had Woodman and Darlow until Howe came in. Good point. It wasn't a dig at Dubravka, he's fine. The graph isn't reflective of recent performances though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 On 17/04/2022 at 21:03, AyeDubbleYoo said: I think it’s very important to upgrade him. The spine has to be as good as we can possibly make it. Even Pope would be good if Burnley relegate. Pope is nowhere near better than Dubravka. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 I wouldn't take Pope over Dubravka. I do think we need a keeper to make the step up to the top 7 but he's fine for the next season I'd say. 17 games where we've only conceded more than 1 once is some going and on Saturday he was the key reason for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 (edited) Whilst I do agree Dubravka would likely be fine for another season, the main reason Howe will likely be looking for a new number 1 isn't anything to do with his shot-stopping ability. He want's a goalkeeper who is comfortable playing it out/can find a mid-range pass. At the moment we have to rely on the other side not implementing a high press so Dubravka can get it out to Schar or Burn. Edited May 3, 2022 by sushimonster85 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 He has mostly played behind a defence that has ranged from average to shite and back again. He’s a very good shot stopper, but his distribution is awful. He’ll keep for a season or two as first-choice and then understudy. Again, we need to spend good money elsewhere first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Optimistic Nut Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 That’s why I’m underwhelmed when I see Pope & Henderson linked. Aye he’s got a rick in him now and again but most keepers do. You’ve obviously got the elite keepers (Ederson, Allison, De Gea) and there’s a few in the group just below (Lloris, I’d still include Pickford here) but I think he’s good enough for top 8 in a Howe side. Think we could get by with him first choice one more season then look for someone a step up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 5 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: That’s why I’m underwhelmed when I see Pope & Henderson linked. Aye he’s got a rick in him now and again but most keepers do. You’ve obviously got the elite keepers (Ederson, Allison, De Gea) and there’s a few in the group just below (Lloris, I’d still include Pickford here) but I think he’s good enough for top 8 in a Howe side. Think we could get by with him first choice one more season then look for someone a step up. Totally agree - £3.5m - whatever happens - he’s been a superb servant and certainly bailed us out numerous times - kept us up twice imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 4 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: That’s why I’m underwhelmed when I see Pope & Henderson linked. Aye he’s got a rick in him now and again but most keepers do. You’ve obviously got the elite keepers (Ederson, Allison, De Gea) and there’s a few in the group just below (Lloris, I’d still include Pickford here) but I think he’s good enough for top 8 in a Howe side. Think we could get by with him first choice one more season then look for someone a step up. Agree. Only reason I can see they would want to get Henderson in now is fear that he might go elsewhere in the summer if Howe sees him as the long term keeper since Dubs is getting close to the tail end of his career. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Whatever happens with Dubs he’s been an incredible signing for £4m or whatever it was initially. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamPS Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 The issue isn’t Dubs it’s the people behind him. A better back up is essential, so we’ll definitely be after a GK this summer and Any new signing should be providing competition for the starting slot That tweet sums it up - no clean sheets without him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Ah boo. Seems like a bit of an oversight if the whole point was to increase competition but Dubs was never gonna be up for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 1 minute ago, joeyt said: So has he said this to drum up additional interest or has nobody shown an interest and the agent fancy's another payday ? either way its 8th of July and I cant imagine Howe has made a decision of first choice yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 we were never going to pay £10m on an england goalkeeper to put him on the bench or he wouldnt have signed. Dubs feels he's too good to be a back up or fight for his place so it looks like we wont be selling darlow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Not good, but don't necessarily blame him. Need another incoming goalie in that case... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 He has 3 years left. He can go if we get a good enough offer - otherwise stay and fight for his place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 He's too good to be a number 2 at a non-CL club, if he didn't try to get a move this summer then it would happen in January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Fuck it. Extra funds in the pot to spend elsewhere. We either get a more than decent fee for him or he stays til his contracts done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnes23 Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Kind of defeats the object of signing Pope if it's just going to be Darlow coming in if he's out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 ...but what if he's an improvement on Dubravka? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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