Lush Vlad Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Quietly very good today. Little things like coming for some crosses early and the quick throw out to Tino that got us up the pitch for the opening goal. Two smart stops and all. I think it’s a given that he’ll be replaced in the summer. But he was quality today when needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Nick NOPE is back. Quietly made a top low down save. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norseman Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Very good today. Made a couple of excellent stops and commanded the air space well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Great game Pope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Take the footwork out of it, he’s top class Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 His kicking was good today? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Was better than Sanchez’s, who was appallingly bad. You still backing Chelsea to get CL over us David Edgar? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 1 minute ago, David Edgar said: His kicking was good today? Talking about generally Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 back to being very solid, got down lightning quick for that header Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Just now, Ronson333 said: Talking about generally Yeah, it isn't elite but it has been generally solid for ages. He plays the short passes wide now consistently. Clears when he needs to. His throws are absolutely top elite level. We counter quickly from them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 31 minutes ago, Lush Vlad said: Quietly very good today. Little things like coming for some crosses early and the quick throw out to Tino that got us up the pitch for the opening goal. Two smart stops and all. I think it’s a given that he’ll be replaced in the summer. But he was quality today when needed. I don't think it's a given he'll be replaced, and we'll more likely than not see him as our starting keeper next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 1 minute ago, Ronson333 said: Take the footwork out of it, he’s top class Yeah. If he was born 10-15 years earlier. He’d be considered elite. As it is, he is probably the worst ball playing keeper in the top two leagues! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 1 minute ago, McEwan said: I don't think it's a given he'll be replaced, and we'll more likely than not see him as our starting keeper next season. I mean. I don’t think it’s as much of a position of need as others on here. There are 3-4 areas I would look to strengthen ahead of GK. However, all of the links to Trafford seem pretty heavy and have never gone away. FWIW, all the journos seem to be briefing that we are looking for a keeper. I’ve said it over and over on here. You would gain a lot from a keeper that is better with the ball. But I don’t think it’s as easy as some suggest to match or better what Pope is good at. So you’d more than likely gain in some ways and lose in others. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fak Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 His kicking has improved considerably. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1tche Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Didn't nearly give me a heart attack at any point today. So, I will take that. Couple of very good saves as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 (edited) 55 minutes ago, gbandit said: Was better than Sanchez’s, who was appallingly bad Incidentally this guy lost possession more than any player on the pitch. Pope lost it the fewest times out of anyone who played the full 90. I do find it strange when teams don't press Pope. When he has time his kicking is ok, as it should be tbf. When teams press him it's tragic. I think we do a pretty good job of not giving him it in dangerous positions tbf. Edited May 11 by Smal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubteam Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 48 minutes ago, Fak said: His kicking has improved considerably. His throws have come on massively as well, really gets some good distance on them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 2 minutes ago, Smal said: Incidentally this guy lost possession more than any player on the pitch. Pope lost it the fewest times out of anyone who played the full 90. I do find it strange when teams don't press Pope. When he has time his kicking is ok, as it should be tbf. When teams press him it's tragic. I think we do a pretty good job of not giving him it in dangerous positions tbf. The Chelsea coaches spent a full 20 mins with him before the rest of the team came out for the warm up, just practicing playing out from the back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 (edited) 1 minute ago, GeordieDazzler said: The Chelsea coaches spent a full 20 mins with him before the rest of the team came out for the warm up, just practicing playing out from the back they've spent a billion - 1,000,000,000 - Great British Pounds on that team Edited May 11 by Smal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Showed why he's our number one today, superb performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 1 hour ago, Lush Vlad said: I mean. I don’t think it’s as much of a position of need as others on here. There are 3-4 areas I would look to strengthen ahead of GK. However, all of the links to Trafford seem pretty heavy and have never gone away. FWIW, all the journos seem to be briefing that we are looking for a keeper. I’ve said it over and over on here. You would gain a lot from a keeper that is better with the ball. But I don’t think it’s as easy as some suggest to match or better what Pope is good at. So you’d more than likely gain in some ways and lose in others. Agreed. It’s less important than a CM for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Pope's a really good goalkeeper apart from his passing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Aye, if he could kick a football he'd up there with the best in the World. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 1 minute ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Pope's a really good goalkeeper apart from his passing. Sadly it's 50% (at least) of the GK's game now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 11 minutes ago, Shearergol said: Sadly it's 50% (at least) of the GK's game now. It’s not though. Courtois and Donnarumma are among the worlds best neither is excellent with the ball at their feet. Pope is especially bad though aye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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