buzz Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Think it's been obvious for a while this is his last season as number one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 It was shit from him for the goal. But fuck me. Lascelles and the total lack of tracking the run are just as bad. Just wank all round. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 His command of his area used to be such a strength but a few errors have knocked his confidence and affected his decision making. His kicking is clearly never going to get any better. I like him a lot and he’s been a massive part of our success in the last two years but it does feel like he’s a misfit with our playstyle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 It was as much Lascelles fault for pushing to high as it was Popes for coming out like that trying to cover, not much in it for me as far as a goalkeeping error. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 His punching/ lack of ability to catch the ball is a bit frustrating mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Not his best game but gave us a point at the end, he's the least of our worries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 He's not the least of our worries, I'm afraid. Both goals were preventable on his part and I think he would've stopped both last season. He's definitely been short on confidence I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 55 minutes ago, Nine said: It was as much Lascelles fault for pushing to high as it was Popes for coming out like that trying to cover, not much in it for me as far as a goalkeeping error. You could see why he came out that far, he just got done by the touch which left him stranded. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 20 minutes ago, Matt1892 said: You could see why he came out that far, he just got done by the touch which left him stranded. I'll have to see it again but I don't think he needed to come out that far. Anything other than a perfect touch by Emerson and he'd have been able to get it. Instead because he came out so far Emerson's touch meant he got round Pope pretty easily Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Matt1892 said: You could see why he came out that far, he just got done by the touch which left him stranded. Yep, so not an error. He did get done mind, that touch was perfect. Edited October 8, 2023 by Nine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyboy Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 He used to instill confidence in people but I don't think that's the case now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Weak link Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Pope isn’t infallible, he’s made a few mistakes but, he’s still a class act and talk of replacing him is just a bit imo. Who do you get, how much do they cost and do their shortfalls make up for Popes weakness with his feet and occasional keeping mistakes? Clubs have thrown stupid money at frankly pretty average keepers. I’m more than happy with Pope; he’s only 31, right? Good 2 years left at the very top. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OoOGazOoO Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 He's done so much more good than bad, but he seems to have a mistake in him so much more these days, and his positioning for their first goal was laughable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Not his best game but still wins us way more points than he costs us. Doesn't need replacing, though I'd be happy to get a young keeper in to give him competition and eventually take over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clintdempsey Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 It was definitely an error - no doubts about it. He’s a really good shot stopper with poor feet, so and so decision making and a faltering aerial presence (which used to be a strong point). Wouldn’t be surprised to see him replaced/upgraded within the next three windows. Where we’re going his weaknesses will cost us more points than his shot stopping will give us unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) Pope’s positioning isn’t too bad at all here, the ball has been chipped over and he is ready to smother the ball when Emerson takes a touch towards goal. He didn’t expect Emerson to take the ball down the line which is what did him; however from a percentage point of view a player is more likely to shoot from that position once they are passed the last man than not. Sometimes as a keeper you have to make the decision to commit, in the same way Areola did when Isak went around him before it hit the post. It looks worse for Pope in that he stayed on his feet and tried to run back. EDIT - Watching it back I don’t think Emerson meant to play it wide, it looks more like he fails to control it properly which puts it down the line. Edited October 8, 2023 by Matt1892 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 I think he was at fault to a point. Along with Lascelles and I guess Miggy/whoever should be passing on the runner. But people are ignoring the fact that without the miscontrol. Pope hasn’t actually done that badly and gets away with it. Percentages and fine margins and all that shite. I do agree with others that he looks low on confidence. And this is coming from his number one fenland fan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 We need an upgrade. Ramsdale isn't the answer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 He looked so solid last season until that Liverpool sending off. He’s never looked the same keeper since. He’s lost the presence in the box on crosses/corners and always seems stuck in two minds when either the balls played to him or the opposition are running at him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 He was a bit slow out the traps this season, but he's been fine, including a recent stint of five clean sheets in a row. When you're a sweeper keepers you only have to be a fraction of a second off to be in bother. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krabbe2 Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Like Pope but he has some weaknesses that weaken us in some phases of the game. In any case, I think it will be wrong to spend 30-60 million on a new goalkeeper in 2024. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) The goal is completely on Lascelles for me. Pope had to come otherwise it was a simple square pass once Schar had to come over and a tap in - better than a one on one situaton. To percentage wise was worth the risk of a chance of getting there or at least putting some pressure on the forward who otherwise was under none. People would have lambasted him for not coming then. Edited October 8, 2023 by Wolfcastle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 18 minutes ago, Jordan said: He looked so solid last season until that Liverpool sending off. He’s never looked the same keeper since. this is it basically. That his kicking has been worse since then too tells me it’s entirely a confidence thing so hopefully it can be resolved, but it has been quite a long time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Little concerning that he looks like a nervous wreck at set pieces currently, especially when it was one of his strong areas last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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