Rod Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 4 minutes ago, Broadsword said: Wasn’t even a foul. Well it was a foul. However Jimenez was the player that committed the foul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Nattfare said: How realistic would it be to sign Christ though? Could be an upgrade on the Pope. Thought of a funny, but decided it was bad taste. Edited March 12, 2023 by Cronky Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 4 hours ago, Myleftboot said: I’m sure cos if his age the scouts are looking for his replacement. He's 31 next month Scouts are probably always looking at players but won't be doing so because of his age Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggy_Keagal Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 20 hours ago, Nattfare said: How realistic would it be to sign Christ though? Could be an upgrade on the Pope. Well done for resisting the "not comfortable with crosses" gag . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 tremendous save from the free kick, mind. reall does have a solid hand. nee flappies. ball flew straight back out and cleared the box - to maxi on the wing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 46 minutes ago, Keggy_Keagal said: Well done for resisting the "not comfortable with crosses" gag . "Jesus saves, but Shearer nets the rebound" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 He needs to just leather it first time, or take one touch and boot it. We're passing back to him far too often anyway for my liking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 I fucking love him, me. He's 10/10 aerially and a 10/10 shot stopper. Alright, so he's like a 6/10 with his feet. That's a fair compromise IMO. Saved us tonnes of points this season. He's entitled to the odd shaky moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 He's not entitled to dally on the ball multiple times like he did yesterday. Those are truly avoidable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 His first touch was honking yesterday. Solid as ever other than that....penalty shout aside Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, Kanji said: He's not entitled to dally on the ball multiple times like he did yesterday. Those are truly avoidable. He's been the best keeper in the league this season. what you are asking for is perfection. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 12 minutes ago, STM said: He's been the best keeper in the league this season. what you are asking for is perfection. No I am not. I am asking our goalie to not nearly get himself sent off or concede a goal for legit avoidable situations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 It wasn't an error or mistake as such but him taking so long to decide what to do before clearing the ball at 0-1 v City had a role in the second goal there too. Not been great the last month but hopefully just a dip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Onus also needs to be on the midfield to be better in possession when playing out from the back. Wolves pressed well and they shut off the passing lanes into midfield meaning we had to go back to Pope a lot more often then we normally would. We need to be better at beating the press and playing it into the middle third and that means more movement, better touch and better passing. Playing it forward quicker and more accurately will put less pressure on Pope. It's asking a lot at times but when all of these little things eventually come together we'll be laughing. Can't stick all of the blame on Pope and ask him to become a 3rd CB in possession, he's got enough to do. Everyone knows he's not great with the ball at his feet but he often saves shots that most keepers concede, he's more than doing his bit for the team. Now that he's made a few high profile mistakes I'd expect more teams to target him and put him under more pressure. We need, as a team, to protect him a bit and do as much as possible to work the ball up the park. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 56 minutes ago, Kanji said: He needs to just leather it first time, or take one touch and boot it. We're passing back to him far too often anyway for my liking. Yesterday he did take one touch, it just happened to be so bad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 This isn't me saying we should get a new GK, he's great. However what's also great is the price we got him for, so if in 3 years time we upgrade to someone with feet, we could easily sell him without a loss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Love Pope, lately he scares me when rushes out though. Couple of reckless plays recently. He does seem to be an elite shot stopper and you can't argue the numbers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Toon Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Definitely one of the top 5 goalkeepers in the league, a top class shot stopper, but I'd be surprised if he wasn't the worst keeper with the ball at his feet. We pass back to him far too often and it scares the shit out of me. He's going to get targeted more and more as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, STM said: He's been the best keeper in the league this season. what you are asking for is perfection. Whilst I agree, we should be aiming for perfection moving forward. (Not necessarily in this, Pope, case) Edited March 13, 2023 by Heron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Shame for him but right thing for us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Good news for us, we only really have 3 players away now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Was expecting a meltdown and people falling for the "injured" craic. He's been withdrawn so he can go to dubai with the lads, same as Schar. It's different with Botman/Isak, they are young and only starting their international career, neither Schar or Pope are first choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Out of the England Squad with a minor injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Tsunami said: Out of the England Squad with a minor injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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