Lush Vlad Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 1 hour ago, Optimistic Nut said: I'm his biggest critic but think that was just a good strike. Thought Burn's half-arsed attempt of a clearance on halfway was more of a reason for that goal. I thought he should have done better. But the criminal defending leading up to the goal was more of an issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 2 hours ago, Lush Vlad said: I thought he should have done better. But the criminal defending leading up to the goal was more of an issue. I've rewatched it plenty and can't work out what he was trying to do, other than try to chest it over their attacker and Tonali and bring the ball out but the area was far too congested. Ended up with him out of the game though for the rest of the goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 4 hours ago, Optimistic Nut said: I've rewatched it plenty and can't work out what he was trying to do, other than try to chest it over their attacker and Tonali and bring the ball out but the area was far too congested. Ended up with him out of the game though for the rest of the goal. Yeah. Sorry, just to be clear. I was on about Pope. Should have probably done better. But he was massively let down by his defence. So annoying that we keep gifting City a soft goal or two at their place. It’s fair to say we struggle at the Etihad never going to improve on our awful record there if we basically almost start the game -1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 The 2nd goal was perhaps a bigger overall issue. Hall got drawn to the ball, Woltemade’s positioning showed his inexperience in the position and Elanga was almost Shelvey like in his attempt to get close to O’Reilly. It was a great cross but we regularly give up chances like this to City. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cf Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 I don't put Pope at "fault" for the goal per se but looks at the Donnarumma save at the end. Yes yes things would play out differently etc but if Pope saves his shot and Donnarumma concedes then we're the ones who win 2-1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 17 hours ago, Tsunami said: The 2nd goal was perhaps a bigger overall issue. Hall got drawn to the ball, Woltemade’s positioning showed his inexperience in the position and Elanga was almost Shelvey like in his attempt to get close to O’Reilly. It was a great cross but we regularly give up chances like this to City. Thiaw getting drawn to the ball when it was crossed despite Burn’s position and losing his man was the biggest issue which led to the winner. It was schoolboy defending. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 9 hours ago, Cf said: I don't put Pope at "fault" for the goal per se but looks at the Donnarumma save at the end. Yes yes things would play out differently etc but if Pope saves his shot and Donnarumma concedes then we're the ones who win 2-1. From the Barnes volley? Was going wide I thought? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 10 hours ago, Cf said: I don't put Pope at "fault" for the goal per se but looks at the Donnarumma save at the end. Yes yes things would play out differently etc but if Pope saves his shot and Donnarumma concedes then we're the ones who win 2-1. GK is arguably the most critical position. Remember being at a talk in with King Kev years ago and he said if we had Schmeichel in goal and Man Utd had Pavel we win the League with room to spare. A few people in the room were grumbling a bit such was the love for Pav, but once he explained why he'd turned them around. We need to sign a top class Keeper, no doubt about it. Pope is still our best best even though he's on the decline now but Ramsdale isn't the answer. Was just looking at his stats yesterday. He's got a 47% shots to saves record this season. That is utterly pathetic. That's before you bring into account his inability to command his box. Pope, whilst not having a great season himself is on 69% for comparison. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 10 hours ago, Cf said: I don't put Pope at "fault" for the goal per se but looks at the Donnarumma save at the end. Yes yes things would play out differently etc but if Pope saves his shot and Donnarumma concedes then we're the ones who win 2-1. The fine margins have often fallen in the opposition's favour this sesson. One of the reasons is that neither of our goal keepers have covered themselves in glory. It's hugely important that we address it in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 He's so much fucking worse than Dubravka was a couple of years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Get out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Absolutely shite! Need to upgrade in the summer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 If he's still first choice in August it's sheer negligence by the club. Sick of his shit errors this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Still think he starts ahead of Pickford in the WC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Just now, Aiston said: He's so much fucking worse than Dubravka was a couple of years ago. He is a complete and utter liability Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facundo Ferreyra Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Thick Dope strikes again. I wonder how many points he's caused us to drop this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 His mistakes are regularly fucking up our season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie_once_removed Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 He's costing us points quite regularly now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Sick to death of him. Ramsdale is no better. A goalkeeper needs to be our first signing this summer and i don't mean buying Ramsdale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Toss of a coin. But may as well play Ramsdale. Howler every other game at the minute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakaHislop Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Get.rid.of.him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Just now, Decky said: Sick to death of him. Ramsdale is no worse. A goalkeeper needs to be our first signing this summer and i don't mean buying Ramsdale. Fyp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Might as well stick another defender in nets and play designated rush keeper Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Should have kept the Greek Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnbull2000 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Must be demoralising for the front line seeing all these soft as shite goals just roll in,. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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