Martin Súbravka

[Nobody]

Easily get £25m for him in January now after this little run

[Ben]

Dubs is better than Pope..........Pass it on 

[Newcastle Fan]

Great save from the freekick when it was only 1-0. comfortable set of games for him so far.

[nemtizz]

Alnwick would have saved that tbf

[54]

  On 26/12/2024 at 19:33, nemtizz said:

Alnwick would have saved that tbf

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[80]

Have to give credit to him. I know overall they've been easy enough games for his part, but he's looked composed and contributive - not just like he's getting away with it.

[Aiston]

He has helped the games be easier with how composed he is and his distribution.

Very few, if any, easy balls given away resulting in chances created by the opposition.

He has also done very well in the few times he's been called upon. Part from maybe one or two set pieces today.

 

 

Edited December 26, 2024 by Aiston

[Paully]

I know i’m his biggest fan but we look a better team with him in nets! His distribution is miles better than Pope’s and starts us loads of early attacks! 

[SteV]

  On 27/12/2024 at 00:27, Paully said:

I know i’m his biggest fan but we look a better team with him in nets! His distribution is miles better than Pope’s and starts us loads of early attacks! 

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Aye, when we’re dominating games it’s fine. When we find ourselves in a situation where it’s backs against the walls, that’s where we’ll miss Pope. Hopefully we don’t find out though!

[toon25]

  On 26/12/2024 at 19:33, nemtizz said:

Alnwick would have saved that tbf

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I don't know like 

 

Alnwick was by far the shittest keeper I've seen play for us in near 35 years as a supporter. Looked like a competition winner.

[Kid Icarus]

I'm still yet to see him face a decent shot since he's come in tbh. Pope comes straight back in without question. Pope looks like he's lost something with his injury but he's still a miles better 'keeper than Dubravka. 

[wormy]

  On 27/12/2024 at 00:32, SteV said:

Aye, when we’re dominating games it’s fine. When we find ourselves in a situation where it’s backs against the walls, that’s where we’ll miss Pope. Hopefully we don’t find out though!

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It almost feels like a perfect storm with us figuring things out with Tonali and being able to control games a lot more than we had been. It's like we're seeing what could be with a goalkeeper more composed on the ball, even if all other attributes are worse than Pope's.

 

As you say, the big test comes when we have much bigger questions asked of us by the opposition. 

[SteV]

  On 27/12/2024 at 00:46, wormy said:

 

It almost feels like a perfect storm with us figuring things out with Tonali and being able to control games a lot more than we had been. It's like we're seeing what could be with a goalkeeper more composed on the ball, even if all other attributes are worse than Pope's.

 

As you say, the big test comes when we have much bigger questions asked of us by the opposition. 

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There’s no question you’d rather have Pope trying to save shots than Dubravka.

 

Is Trafford good enough to keep the shots out than Pope? Haven’t seen enough tbh.

[toontownman]

  On 27/12/2024 at 00:43, toon25 said:

I don't know like 

 

Alnwick was by far the shittest keeper I've seen play for us in near 35 years as a supporter. Looked like a competition winner.

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Must be up there with Hooper. Although, the Klinsmenn penalty save alone puts him in folklore!

[SteV]

  On 27/12/2024 at 01:28, toontownman said:

 

Must be up there with Hooper. Although, the Klinsmenn penalty save alone puts him in folklore!

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Tbf he’s saved a pen from Salah…

[toontownman]

  On 27/12/2024 at 01:33, SteV said:

Tbf he’s saved a pen from Salah…

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Did he? Wiped from my brain if he did lol.

[MagMal]

  On 27/12/2024 at 00:46, wormy said:

 

It almost feels like a perfect storm with us figuring things out with Tonali and being able to control games a lot more than we had been. It's like we're seeing what could be with a goalkeeper more composed on the ball, even if all other attributes are worse than Pope's.

 

As you say, the big test comes when we have much bigger questions asked of us by the opposition. 

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I was going to say the same, Now that we no longer have a black hole in midfield with Tonali working well to protect the defence it gives a preview of what will come, I do think we need to upgrade Pope in the summer and move Dubs out to pasture. 

[ExiledGeordie]

Surely only going in Jan if someone comes in e.g Trafford?

[Lush Vlad]

Dubravka enables us to play further up in possession in our build up, as he is so comfortable on the ball. He adds an extra player to get round any sort of press from the opposition too. 
 

Pope means we can be more aggressive off the ball and squeeze higher up out of possession or when we’re deep in their half. As his starting position is so much further from his line and he still sweeps up well. Albeit not as well as the 4th placed season. 
 

The latter still walks straight back in when fit, for me. Both have their deficiencies. But Pope is a much better goalkeeper. Dubravka only beats him when it comes to the ball at feet. The last three games have been perfect for him. Due to us barely conceding a meaningful chance. 
 

Like a lot of our players. Pope does need upgrading in the short to medium term. But I still think RW and RCB take priority. 

[Wallsendmag]

He's looked a lot better than last time he deputised for Pope but he couldn't really have had an easier few games to bed in. Definitely better with the ball at his feet than Pope is but we knew that anyway.

 

Let's see how he does on Monday night. As bad as Man Utd are they'll always have a spell at Old Trafford where they put the opposition under pressure so we'll see how he goes then.

 

 

Edited December 27, 2024 by Wallsendmag

[Shearergol]

  On 27/12/2024 at 00:44, Kid Icarus said:

I'm still yet to see him face a decent shot since he's come in tbh. Pope comes straight back in without question. Pope looks like he's lost something with his injury but he's still a miles better 'keeper than Dubravka. 

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The ability to catch, pass and dive to his left. 

[Checko]

His reaction to Duran probably gets the red card shown yesterday.

[Ronson333]

  On 27/12/2024 at 09:49, Checko said:

His reaction to Duran probably gets the red card shown yesterday.

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Like a match defining assist

[joeyt]

Mad that he's barely had a save to make since coming back in but I think his kicking has been great

[TaylorJ_01]

His passing and distribution was great. Looked very assured.

 

 

Edited December 30, 2024 by TaylorJ_01