Marc-Andre ter Stegen

[goalmole]

Joe deserves the chance to prove he can adapt to what Pep wants.
He has kept us in many games with some brilliant saves and motm performances'.
He has been playing in a system where its get the ball upfield rather than play out from the back.
Getting rid would imho be a mistake but if that's what Pep decides then so be it.

Joe's a great shot stopper but his distribution has always been wank. How many times have we seen him run hell for leather to the edge of the penalty area clutching the ball and then stop and start looking round to see where he should kick it or throw it. Used to find it annoying and amusing at the same time. We just have to accept that everyone has their limitations and Joe's have unfortunately been reached as far as his City career is concerned.

 

[FCBarca]

Pretty clear to me that Hart will be moved and it will be Claudio Bravo as your new #1, Diego Alves will rotate with Mats at Barcelona

Hart, not sure how'd he fit at Everton since Koeman is a Cruyff disciple as well. Liverpool seem set themselves but someone will surely look to take advantage of his availability

 

[blue by birth]

With the players we have upfront he doesn't really have much to aim for does he.
Kun, Silva,Sterling,Kdb etc hardly the most imposing figures aerially are they.
Maybe it could be something that's been said by Joe but its all supposition unless we hear it from the club.
Obviously Pep has to make whatever decision he feels is for the best and we will all accept it.
If Joe goes then I hope he gets a fantastic reception if and when he returns to the Etihad.

 

[domalino]

With the players we have upfront he doesn't really have much to aim for does he.
Kun, Silva,Sterling,Kdb etc hardly the most imposing figures aerially are they.
Maybe it could be something that's been said by Joe but its all supposition unless we hear it from the club.
Obviously Pep has to make whatever decision he feels is for the best and we will all accept it.
If Joe goes then I hope he gets a fantastic reception if and when he returns to the Etihad.

He should never be aiming for the players up front. That's the probkem, he hoofs it long instead of picking smart passes out.

 

[Cellarite]

He should never be aiming for the players up front. That's the probkem, he hoofs it long instead of picking smart passes out.

Thought it was just me for a second.

 

[blue by birth]

Under Pellers he didn't always have the option to play smart passes.
Its not rocket science for Joe to start playing short passes.
Most teams in Premier league will soon cotton on and start closing the space down to stop us playing out from the back.
I'm sure Pep will find ways to counteract this .
Football is a simple game really and goalkeepers are meant to save the ball,playing it out is a bonus.

 

[Thaksinssoldier]

Most teams in Premier league will soon cotton on and start closing the space down to stop us playing out from the back.
I'm sure Pep will find ways to counteract this .
Football is a simple game really and goalkeepers are meant to save the ball,playing it out is a bonus.

This, in a nutshell is why Joe has to go. The difference between the system being successful or not will be milliseconds of decision making. The keeper needs to instinctevly distribute the ball and will not have time to think about it.

 

[blue by birth]

But what happens if the keeper is great at distributing the ball but is much weaker in shot saving,bravery and decision making.
Honestly cant believe so many people are happy to see Joe leave the club.
Not a dig at anybody in particular but it does seem we want player loyalty but
too many don't think its a two way street.

 

[domalino]

But what happens if the keeper is great at distributing the ball but is much weaker in shot saving,bravery and decision making.

Fortunately Bravo is better at Hart as a goalkeeper as well.

 

[Thaksinssoldier]

But what happens if the keeper is great at distributing the ball but is much weaker in shot saving,bravery and decision making.
Honestly cant believe so many people are happy to see Joe leave the club.
Not a dig at anybody in particular but it does seem we want player loyalty but
too many don't think its a two way street.

If the opposition doesn't have the ball, they cant shoot.

Just think of our games vs Pep's teams in the past where we couldn't get a kick. Have faith in him,