jackyboy Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Never been right since getting sent off last season. Totally devoid of confidence now and not commanding his area . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 He should just hoof it every time an easy pass is not an option. Not worth trying to train him up to do anything else. Going have to wait for an upgrade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 He didn't even have to hoof it upfield yesterday. Either pass it to Trippier or put it out of touch. He chose the worse option he had. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 There’s not really a clearer sign of his confidence being low than that clearance to the Brighton player yesterday while he was well outside of his area. He’s obviously not got a clear head. Love Pope and think he’ll find his way back to his best with us but he’s going to need a lot of help from Howe and co Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clintdempsey Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Pope is (or used to be) a commanding GK with great cross claiming, shot saving skills and bad feet. The thing is - after the red card against Liverpool his cross claiming has gone down, his save % is down and we’re left with an (at the moment) average keeper with bad feet. We don’t really have an option at this time but within the next 2 windows I’ll be amazed if he isn’t upgraded. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Aye it's confidence. The home fans need to do all they can to build his confidence. Clap at everything he does well. Some on X have suggested dropping him - that would shatter his confidence even more IMO. He doesn't seem one to thrive off negativity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 He can’t be blamed for the fact we no longer keep clean sheets. That’s a system problem. We were great at it but then we were figured out and haven’t evolved since. Pope dropped a clanger against Brighton, yes. There’s a bit of play to go though between his aimless toe punt and the goal. He put us under pressure but we didn’t deal with it well at all. He’s comfortably our best keeper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 (edited) I don't buy that his form has massively declined since the Liverpool red. I think he did look a bit nervy against Liverpool last week, mind. But I guess the opposition might have played a part in his mind or just been the continued shaky start to the season. This season, he has looked rusty to say the least. How much did he train and play in pre-season after the hand injury and operation? As I would say that is more relevant than the fuck up against Liverpool way back in February. I felt like he wasn't much different after a couple of games post-Liverpool, where he did noticeably seem a bit more hesitant to start with. He was still coming off his line for crosses or to sweep up the ball over the top. His limitations with his feet have always been there for all to see. I don't think that is ever going to improve at this stage of his career. But for me, where we are as a club and with FFP, the trade off would be for a keeper better on the ball, but nowhere near as good with shot stopping, sweeping, commanding the box etc. As I don't see how we are getting a keeper as good as him (poor start to the season aside) who is equally as good on the ball for any less than about £50-60m in today's market. I think in time, probably the next year or two, it will be an area we look to upgrade, of course. But I do also think as a fanbase, or football fans in general. We get really focused in on a few bad performances or a poor run of form and not look at the bigger picture. He's made what, 2 high profile mistakes that have cost us goals since joining? But also saved us countless points with his saves and sharpness off his line. £12m or whatever it was is an absolute steal and on the whole, pound for pound, he has been one of Howe's best signings and I'll die on that hill. Edited September 5, 2023 by Lush Vlad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 Just now, Lush Vlad said: I don't buy that his form has massively declined since the Liverpool red. I think he did look a bit nervy against Liverpool last week, mind. But I guess the opposition might have played a part in his mind or just been the continued shaky start to the season. This season, he has looked rusty to say the least. How much did he train and play in pre-season after the hand injury and operation? As I would say that is more relevant than the fuck up against Liverpool way back in February. I felt like he wasn't much different after a couple of games post-Liverpool, where he did noticeably seem a bit more hesitant to start with. He was still coming off his line for crosses or to sweep up the ball over the top. His limitations with his feet have always been there for all to see. I don't think that is ever going to improve at this stage of his career. But for me, at this stage and with FFP, the trade off would be for a keeper better on the ball, but nowhere near as good with shot stopping, sweeping, commanding the box etc. As I don't see how we are getting a keeper as good as him (poor start to the season aside) who is equally as good on the ball for any less than about £50-60m in today's market. I think in time, probably the next year or two, it will be an area we look to upgrade, of course. But I do also think as a fanbase, or football fans in general. We get really focused in on a few bad performances or a poor run of form and not look at the bigger picture. He's made what, 2 high profile mistakes that have cost us goals since joining? But also saved us countless points with his saves and sharpness of his line. £12m or whatever it was is an absolute steal and on the whole, pound for pound, he has been one of Howe's best signings and I'll die on that hill. Here here. He's been quality for us overall. It's like anything with our fans. Couple of sketchy moments and you're shite and need replaced How about supporting the fuckers for a change. Ye kna the blokes who've give us the best season in the last 25 years or even longer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 18 minutes ago, jack j said: Here here. He's been quality for us overall. It's like anything with our fans. Couple of sketchy moments and you're shite and need replaced How about supporting the fuckers for a change. Ye kna the blokes who've give us the best season in the last 25 years or even longer Absolutely agree with this. He's had a couple of iffy moments but no real clangers. Still the best English keeper in my eyes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 The criticism is probably amplified by the fact that all the keepers we have faced so far this season have all been levels upon levels ahead of Pope in terms of footwork/passing/sweeper duties. We won't face many better than Martinez, Edison, Allison and Verbruggen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 (edited) He made a couple of mistakes for Brighton’s 1st. He also secured us Champs League football with some of saves last season, none more so than against Leicester, in the last minute of the last home game, avoiding any need for a point at Chelsea. Think we can all say we thought Castagne had scored. Edited September 5, 2023 by Tsunami Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 It's not black and white, class or shit. He absolutely has looked less confident since his red card, but he's still a quality keeper who bails us out on the regular. No need to upgrade at all, just needs to get his mojo back which I'm sure will come with time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lish007 Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 3 hours ago, Lush Vlad said: I don't buy that his form has massively declined since the Liverpool red. I think he did look a bit nervy against Liverpool last week, mind. But I guess the opposition might have played a part in his mind or just been the continued shaky start to the season. This season, he has looked rusty to say the least. How much did he train and play in pre-season after the hand injury and operation? As I would say that is more relevant than the fuck up against Liverpool way back in February. I felt like he wasn't much different after a couple of games post-Liverpool, where he did noticeably seem a bit more hesitant to start with. He was still coming off his line for crosses or to sweep up the ball over the top. His limitations with his feet have always been there for all to see. I don't think that is ever going to improve at this stage of his career. But for me, where we are as a club and with FFP, the trade off would be for a keeper better on the ball, but nowhere near as good with shot stopping, sweeping, commanding the box etc. As I don't see how we are getting a keeper as good as him (poor start to the season aside) who is equally as good on the ball for any less than about £50-60m in today's market. I think in time, probably the next year or two, it will be an area we look to upgrade, of course. But I do also think as a fanbase, or football fans in general. We get really focused in on a few bad performances or a poor run of form and not look at the bigger picture. He's made what, 2 high profile mistakes that have cost us goals since joining? But also saved us countless points with his saves and sharpness off his line. £12m or whatever it was is an absolute steal and on the whole, pound for pound, he has been one of Howe's best signings and I'll die on that hill. So nice to see such balanced responses on here! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 Too kind. I am usually a knee jerk, reactionary wanker I am also a bit biased with Pope. As I know some of his family and quite a few lads who played with him at junior level and semi-pro. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 You have Allison and Ederson.... then you have 6/7 behind that who are excellent in their own right but all of whom have the odd mistake. It is what it is. He's out best keeper and a bloody good one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Kept us in it first half Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Well done to him today and a deserved clean sheet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 On 02/09/2023 at 18:55, Pilko said: Crap. I've lost all faith that he'll keep clean sheets and win us points any more, looks like an absolute spent force. Bump Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Solid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Will do wonders for his confidence. Reminded me of Pope of old. Glad to see him back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 5 minutes ago, Super Duper Branko Strupar said: Bump cheers. I may have overreacted when pissed, who hasn't done it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. TC Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Immense Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 He must be pretty soul-destroying to play against when he's on form, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 9 minutes ago, Pilko said: cheers. I may have overreacted when pissed, who hasn't done it? I opened the thread and that was the first post. Soz. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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