huss9 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 first prem game in 6 years man. must have ben shitting himself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir_9 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 I would prefer Dubravka personally, this guy is a bit too flappy in both times I have seen him play a competitive game for us But again by this point what is even there to lose if we stick with Karius Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1tche Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 The difference between the 2 is that Dubravka makes a few saves that wouldn't expect him to make, and then Karius let's in a few that you'd expect him to save. Dubravka's biggest problem is we're now disappointed he's not making the great saves that Pope would make. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vedder Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 27 minutes ago, M1tche said: The difference between the 2 is that Dubravka makes a few saves that wouldn't expect him to make, and then Karius let's in a few that you'd expect him to save. Dubravka's biggest problem is we're now disappointed he's not making the great saves that Pope would make. Dubravka’s biggest problem has always been that he’s prone to massive errors. In the Euro’s one year he flapped a shot against the bar and then punched it in his own goal! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 In Karius defence today he had an OG, a tap in, a deflection. Thought he did OK. Gunners ran us off the pitch in front of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 (edited) Shat myself when I saw this guy in the starting line up. Shat myself everytime they countered. If I'm shitting myself - I wonder how our defenders are feeling. Edited February 24 by Menace Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubteam Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 In the limited times we've seen Karius, I've never seen him do anything thats left me feeling impressed, at best he's just very very average. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 I know he's shipped 4 and that's not great by any stretch but I thought he did reasonably well tonight. He had little/no chance with 3 of the goals and seemed on his toes to clean up any balls played in and behind the back 4, he stopped the shots he had a chance with and there were no major mistakes at all. I'm not saying he was brilliant but all things considered it wasn't bad. He needs games if he's going to get sharper and they won't always be Arsenal (A) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Nowt between him and Dubravka for me. You could argue he should have done better for their last goal. Hopefully he gets a run of games now against easier opposition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Brave Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 19 minutes ago, Menace said: Shat myself when I saw this guy in the starting line up. Shat myself everytime they countered. If I'm shitting myself - I wonder how our defenders are feeling. I'd hate to sit next to you at a game, must honk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Good job you won't then. Twat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Menace said: Shat myself when I saw this guy in the starting line up. Shat myself everytime they countered. If I'm shitting myself - I wonder how our defenders are feeling. They’re professionals doing their job and they train with him every day. I’m sure their bowels and kegs are clean. Edited February 25 by cubaricho Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe1984 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 26 minutes ago, Menace said: Shat myself when I saw this guy in the starting line up. Shat myself everytime they countered. If I'm shitting myself - I wonder how our defenders are feeling. Maybe take a laxative the day before your next game! 🤣 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sufi Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 57 minutes ago, M1tche said: The difference between the 2 is that Dubravka makes a few saves that wouldn't expect him to make, and then Karius let's in a few that you'd expect him to save. Dubravka's biggest problem is we're now disappointed he's not making the great saves that Pope would make. what goal has he let in that you would expect him to save? an own goal, deflection, tap in, etc even the goal in the cup final last year wasn’t on him. Casemiro had an easy finish there. why are we judging this guy and still using the cliches from the CL final vs madrid. he looked fine to me today and he looked fine when he played in the cup final for us. Maybe could do better with positioning. Maybe could hold a few more instead of the rebounds. can someone show me a goal we conceded that he can be solely blamed for? we played like shit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe1984 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Just now, Sufi said: what goal has he let in that you would expect him to save? an own goal, deflection, tap in, etc even the goal in the cup final last year wasn’t on him. Casemiro had an easy finish there. why are we judging this guy and still using the cliches from the CL final vs madrid. he looked fine to me today and he looked fine when he played in the cup final for us. Maybe could do better with positioning. Maybe could hold a few more instead of the rebounds. can someone show me a goal we conceded that he can be solely blamed for? we played like shit I'm sure him having more game time would help him too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Just now, Joe1984 said: I'm sure him having more game time would help him too. No doubt. How sharp can you be never playing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Pinkman Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Karius wasn’t the issue today. I think that’s a compliment considering it’s his first game in a year, second game in 2 years and against an in form Arsenal away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 I do hope folk aren't blaming Karius for today like. Lunacy if so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 (edited) Thought he was OK today, and actually pretty good given how easily we were torn apart and how little competitive game time he's had. It seemed to me though that neither him nor Dubravka have the same link with the defence or command of the box as Pope does. As the third choice keeper, given limited funds to spend on alternatives, seems to me he's been a pretty good choice to keep on. I know we conceded 4 goals, but in the context of how much he's played, the nature of the goals themselves and what most were expecting the score to be before the game I don't think he can be criticised too much. Edited February 25 by Abacus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Had some responsibility for the 4th, but I thought he looked ok all things considered. Couple of times when he came off his line to clear was definitely good to see - it is what we’ve missed from a GK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Difficult to say with him only playing one game since the LC final if there's any noticable difference in command of box, shot stopping and passing/kicking compared to Dubs, but one thing that was easy to see is that he's better at sweeping than Dubs. Wouldn't mind if he got a few more chances to prove himself, and of course, if he does well, becomes our 2nd choice keeper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Can't judge the guy really when his one game a year is usually a tough one, i would like to see him start vs Wolves though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 He’s our third choice keeper guys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 I think I'd keep him in for Blackburn at least Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
astraguy Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 I'd keep him in till popes back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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