kevin horlocks wand
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you can play the same system and have an actual goalkeeper who makes saves.
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31 | Ederson - 2021/22 Performances
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you can play the same system and have an actual goalkeeper who makes saves.
you can play the same system and have an actual goalkeeper who makes saves.
I say again we win trophies with the system we play you need a calm goalie on the ball they ain’t any out there who has it all.
It’s common consensus that his shot stopping isn’t the best but his footwork makes up for it but even that feels like it’s not on par with what it once was.
Maybe I’m expecting more from him and the ‘norm’ for him is so much higher than the rest and I’m used to it but it doesn’t seem to get us out of the shit as much is it used to…
Maybe I’m expecting more from him and the ‘norm’ for him is so much higher than the rest and I’m used to it but it doesn’t seem to get us out of the shit as much is it used to…
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OrigamiNinja
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People who want rid of him do realise there is a big trade-off to be considered, right? It isn't as simple as "Eddie doesn't make saves, we can do better, get rid".
Put someone like De Gea in this side and he will make more saves than Eddie. I doubt anyone would argue that. Come a CL Semi or Final, he may make a wonder save that Eddie wouldn't make that wins us the tie. Fantastic, but its one game.
What happens for the other 95% of the season, in those games that Eddie is sat twiddling his thumbs apart from helping us build play? De Gea in these games would be fumbling around, knocking the ball out of play and probably costing us the odd goal with misplaced passes. Not only that, our build up play from the back would have to change completely.
I know we can go out and buy a better shot-stopper but the only keeper I have seen that could come into this side and do an ok job on the football side, and is also a better shot-stopper is Alison and he won't be coming here. Everyone else brings their own problems that I would almost guarantee would have people moaning within a few games.
None of this even takes into account that there are much more pressing needs in this side than replacing the keeper.
Put someone like De Gea in this side and he will make more saves than Eddie. I doubt anyone would argue that. Come a CL Semi or Final, he may make a wonder save that Eddie wouldn't make that wins us the tie. Fantastic, but its one game.
What happens for the other 95% of the season, in those games that Eddie is sat twiddling his thumbs apart from helping us build play? De Gea in these games would be fumbling around, knocking the ball out of play and probably costing us the odd goal with misplaced passes. Not only that, our build up play from the back would have to change completely.
I know we can go out and buy a better shot-stopper but the only keeper I have seen that could come into this side and do an ok job on the football side, and is also a better shot-stopper is Alison and he won't be coming here. Everyone else brings their own problems that I would almost guarantee would have people moaning within a few games.
None of this even takes into account that there are much more pressing needs in this side than replacing the keeper.
B\connellblue
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It's the first goal I'm talking of not the second.Yeah let’s get a goalie who hoofs it you watch the speed of that goal no goalie would stopped it.
All those trophies we won is because of our system if fans can’t see that now they never will.
No goalie saves that one .
Mind you he was ably and abetted by Cancelo.
gordondaviesmoustache
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You must be absolutely buzzing after last night.If that includes kneeling and waiting with his arms open for the ball to arrive whilst the striker nips in and sticks it in the net setting off a chain reaction that leads to a full meltdown than I'd rather he didn't make us tick
It’s common consensus that his shot stopping isn’t the best but his footwork makes up for it but even that feels like it’s not on par with what it once was.
Maybe I’m expecting more from him and the ‘norm’ for him is so much higher than the rest and I’m used to it but it doesn’t seem to get us out of the shit as much is it used to…
I feel when he joined he made a massive difference. Teams tried to get to him but he always coped and his range of passing was a proper weapon. Now teams watch out for it, so it doesn't seem quite as advantageous as it once was.
Most younger keepers are decent with their feet now and I'm sure there must be others who are 80% as good on the ball but that bit better as shot-stopping. I'd take that.
B\connellblue
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Oh don't be such an ass.You must be absolutely buzzing after last night.
I'm fucking gutted like any true City fan would be. Sure I've always been a glass half empty man but anyone taking any positives from last night aren't being honest with themselves.
For it to be thrown away in that fashion only adds to the pain.
We have too many chicken hearted players now.
Walker and Bernardo set a fine example last night and didn't deserve to be on the losing team.
Could you say the same of Cancelo ,Ederson and Dias?
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If all we want from a keeper is passing skills then we might as well play a midfielder in goal.
Sometimes he needs to get the basics right too
Sometimes he needs to get the basics right too
Yes I agree, however last night their wasn’t much build up just hoof ball. He needs real competition not Stefan.He makes us tick play he be going nowhere
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