Ronaldo Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) Only thing that worries me, if he's anything approaching a good keeper why was he below both Dubravka and Darlow in Howe's pecking order? It's a bit of damning indictment of how he's considered. On the other hand, he must be better than Darlow. I just refuse to believe he isn't. Edited February 23, 2023 by Ronaldo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 The one thing which I reckon he might be nervous about is claiming crosses. Pope is brilliant at those, but you do need to have a lot of confidence in yourself to commit, and with Karius's history, can't see him overflowing with it. I guess he could punch effectively as an alternatively, but I read today that missing one of those is also one of the black marks against him. Still he was obviously a highly rated keeper at some point, hopefully he'll be up for it and will be relishing the opportunity to rebuild his reputation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 On 23/02/2023 at 09:46, TRon said: The one thing which I reckon he might be nervous about is claiming crosses. Pope is brilliant at those, but you do need to have a lot of confidence in yourself to commit, and with Karius's history, can't see him overflowing with it. I guess he could punch effectively as an alternatively, but I read today that missing one of those is also one of the black marks against him. Still he was obviously a highly rated keeper at some point, hopefully he'll be up for it and will be relishing the opportunity to rebuild his reputation. Expand Do Man U throw many crosses in? Corners yes, but (yes just from highlights) most of their play seems to be through the channels and slipped balls to the strikers rather than hoisting them in from the wings Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 On 23/02/2023 at 09:26, Ronaldo said: Only thing that worries me, if he's anything approaching a good keeper why was he below both Dubravka and Darlow in Howe's pecking order? It's a bit of damning indictment of how he's considered. Only the other hand, he must be better than Darlow. I just refused to believe he isn't. Expand Their length of contract/squad harmony probably paid a part in that. I think loaning out Darlow and extending Karius contract shows which one he favours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Loris Sven Karius. Enough said ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Think I’ll treat myself to a Karius top if he brings it home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzaschicken Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 On 23/02/2023 at 10:08, Colos Short and Curlies said: Do Man U throw many crosses in? Corners yes, but (yes just from highlights) most of their play seems to be through the channels and slipped balls to the strikers rather than hoisting them in from the wings Expand All about stretching the back 4 and playing balls in behind. I hope we play a deep narrow back 4 as it will entice their full backs forward and help us to counter. They could play into our hands but I may have to watch the game sitting on the toilet. They also didn't look comfortable being pressed last night a fast start by us and a quick goal then switch to a narrow block could be a perfect game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 On 24/02/2023 at 08:22, Dr Venkman said: Think I’ll treat myself to a Karius top if he brings it home. Expand You mean when he brings it home ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 First 20 minutes or so are massive for him, a nice confident save or claim will do him the world of good. A miscommunication or a flap could have the opposite effect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 He’s under no pressure. If he fucks things it’s not like it’s going to adversely impact his career. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorchyTBB Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 I may have missed it, but do we know for sure that Karius is definitely playing, rather than Gillespie? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 On 25/02/2023 at 09:35, TorchyTBB said: I may have missed it, but do we know for sure that Karius is definitely playing, rather than Gillespie? Expand Outside of seeing the teamsheet, everything has told us that's the case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 I hope he’s been told privately that he’s playing well in advance. This Karius or Gillespie question has wound me up a bit this week given the latter is unquestionably atrocious to the point I’d abandon all hope for a result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikenewcastle Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 I think from what Eddie has been saying we can expect Karius to start (after the game last week he spoke about the 2 keepers but spoke way more about Karius). Not sure what to expect from Karius, don't like that he's not played for 2 years but Gillespie would be well out of his depth (and also hasn't played for 2 years). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Man, if only Pope had been playing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 (edited) Can he not read? Edited February 26, 2023 by loki679 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 On 26/02/2023 at 12:03, loki679 said: Can he not read? Expand That concussion was worse than we ever realised Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 At the above. Seriously though, I hope all this coverage is helping him to see the support he has from all angles today and it doesn't raise any more nerves for him than necessary. Would love to hear our fans go nuts for him on his first touch today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenum Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 #gloves Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Seriously, what are them gloves Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosstef Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Gardening gloves? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Played very canny lad, well done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppe Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Had a good game, I'm happy for him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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