jack j Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 Didn't feel as confident with balls that came into the box as I would with Pope there. Think he stayed on his line a couple of times that Pope would have came and collected or punched away. Resulted in a few tetchy moments round the box Great save though and obviously different level to Pope with his feet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 He played a ball into midfield last night that completely encapsulated the difference between him and Pope. Fast, direct and to feet rather than lofted, aimless and to an empty space. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 1 hour ago, jack j said: Didn't feel as confident with balls that came into the box as I would with Pope there. Think he stayed on his line a couple of times that Pope would have came and collected or punched away. Resulted in a few tetchy moments round the box Great save though and obviously different level to Pope with his feet Aye, he punched one for a corner that definitely seemed catchable. But that’s the trade-off v Pope isn’t it? What you lose in that regard, you’re gaining in him being able to pick a pass when it gets knocked back to him. One excellent save too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 (edited) 1 hour ago, 1964 said: He played a ball into midfield last night that completely encapsulated the difference between him and Pope. Fast, direct and to feet rather than lofted, aimless and to an empty space. If it's the one I'm thinking of its when Woltemade came deep, took it and played it out left. It's the sort of option that Martinez and Watkins destroyed us with away last season, that we've never had the capacity to do up until now. If he can ping that sort of pass, we literally have the perfect centre-forward to receive them. Edited October 30, 2025 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 Felt a bit less confident in his goalkeeping than others on here it seems. No doubting he’s better with his feet but once or twice I thought he looked less assured than Pope at his primary job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 One catch towards the end was really shaky but not major. Not sure how the ball stayed in play when he made that save down to his left, might've just been bad luck. Must've hid the top of his arm/hand and popped straight up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 Basically we need to fuse him and Popey together into a mega keeper Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 On 28/07/2025 at 13:44, Chicken Dancer said: An absolutely embarrassing summer. Nobody can try and justify this signing to me, it’s a waste of valuable resources. Hes absolutely shit. What’s the issue with looking abroad, seriously? If it’s not a player we’ve courted for years or they play in England/are English, we don’t want to know. It’s absolutely embarrassing now. Complete fuck up from start to finish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 He had a great game still think it should be picked on opposition and circumstance. If we have weak fullbacks he needs to start games or against a high press where we can't get out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matta Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 Has looked great so far Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 3 hours ago, mouldy_uk said: Basically we need to fuse him and Popey together into a mega keeper Like that machine that turned Jeff Goldblum into a fly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 6 hours ago, 1964 said: He played a ball into midfield last night that completely encapsulated the difference between him and Pope. Fast, direct and to feet rather than lofted, aimless and to an empty space. He actually ended up in midfield at one point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 Very good performance. Happy with the 2 keepers we have tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 17 hours ago, Aiston said: Bat shit crazy idea.....use him as a sub 70-80 minutes into games for his ability on the ball and to help us keep control of the game. I’d consider playing him as a deep lying midfielder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 1 hour ago, The Butcher said: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Dancer Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 6 hours ago, KaKa said: What's your point exactly? At that point in the summer it was embarrassing. We were being held hostage by our star player whilst being knocked back for basically every replacement we were trying to bring in. I can't remember many people being overjoyed with signing Ramsdale on loan ffs Thankfully, we landed Woltemade who's been a revelation and 'saved' the summer somewhat. Ramsdale had a good game but it would be madness to suggest he's going to be our long term #1. He's played 180 minutes of football for us, I'll reserve judgement until there's a larger sample size. I still think paying £4m for a year of a backup goalkeeper isn't the best use of resources, when we could have spent 3/4 times that on a younger goalkeeper with the intention of him being our #1 long term. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 Fuck me tough crowd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 46 minutes ago, Chicken Dancer said: What's your point exactly? At that point in the summer it was embarrassing. We were being held hostage by our star player whilst being knocked back for basically every replacement we were trying to bring in. I can't remember many people being overjoyed with signing Ramsdale on loan ffs Thankfully, we landed Woltemade who's been a revelation and 'saved' the summer somewhat. Ramsdale had a good game but it would be madness to suggest he's going to be our long term #1. He's played 180 minutes of football for us, I'll reserve judgement until there's a larger sample size. I still think paying £4m for a year of a backup goalkeeper isn't the best use of resources, when we could have spent 3/4 times that on a younger goalkeeper with the intention of him being our #1 long term. you said he was absolute shit. Hardly reserving your judgment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 (edited) Ideally we would rotate between him and Pope depending on opposition, but that's just not how this seems to work when dealing with real human beings and their emotions. Someone needs to be "first choice." That said, I still wouldn't rule out the possibility that he usurps Pope at some point this season. We signed him for a reason. And if you had asked me two months ago, I would have said it's completely unthinkable that Thiaw would be first choice CB by October. Edited October 30, 2025 by oldtype Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 I won’t be surprised when we make the loan permanent. Seems destined to be Pope’s long term replacement sooner rather than later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 Don’t think he should be our next number 1, but he’s more than good enough to be backup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 Signing him on a permanent seems a no brainer to me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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