Claudio Bravo - 2016/2017 performances (continued)

[BlueTG]

Passing out of the back is not just about starting chances. When a team is under the kind of press they put on us the first 30 minutes last night, a keeper like Bravo will save goals with his distribution. We saw Willy literally create a goal for Monaco because he is neither good with his feet nor does he read the game in front of him as well as Bravo. The average football fan won't understand this obviously...

You are aware that Bravo has cost us goals with goalkeeping though, and given away chances when using his feet too?

The fact I'd rather have Cabarello in between the sticks tells its own story on Bravo's tenure here so far.

 

[i kne albert davy]

Maybe they should take a look at themselves then as well. The lead up to that goal was schoolboy stuff.

I quite agree with you mate some shocking defending we've seen this season,but just on occasion it would be nice if Bravo could pull them out a bit if the opposition never had a chance we could play without a goalie.

 

[City_Sean]

Cheering sarcastically when he does make a save helps nobody though, although we don't have a great history of actually supporting our players.

 

[i kne albert davy]

Cheering sarcastically when he does make a save helps nobody though, although we don't have a great history of actually supporting our players.

I some cases we do and in some we don't can't say we're any better or worse than other clubs.

 

[bboy]

I honestly didn't see it as that big a deal. The atmosphere was pretty delirious by that stage. Tonnes of banter between the fans, the handballs, hitting the woodwork twice, 1-0 down to 3-1 up. Breathtaking half of football. A lot to take in for a bunch of attention deficit emotionally unstable no-marks like us. We were bought up on the pantomime aspect of the game, and I think it just collectively slipped out.
Stones stopped passing it back to him long before then.


It's not like we boo him when he lets in goals. It wasn't an organised show of disrespect, like 70,000 fans waving their handkerchiefs at you.
It's a few seconds in a two decade professional career.

Sorry Claudio. It wasn't intended as an insult. Put enough of us together and wind us up and we behave like kids. We do have a sense of fun, and we're also easily pleased by displays of renewed commitment and determination. No-one wants you to fail. It doesn't help any of us that a fan favourite was moved on. Doesn't help us that Pep kept in in the firing line a bit too long.

And it's not like we are all being unfair in our assessment of his performance. Just ask a few of the more knowledgable fans of other clubs what they think of him so far for us, and they'd probably be even harsher in their verdict.

Under the circumstances - the only way to make something like this happening impossible, to get that quiet respect out of 40,000 fans, is to actually perform. Plenty of city players have been through worse and come out with flying colours. Pep will - rightly - stick up for him but he'll know that it's down to Claudio to get performing.

I think his response was fine. He did alright from that point on, although I wasn't fussed by the save, TBH. He read the striker's intention wrong for me. If the striker lifted the ball, it's a goal, if he hit it cleanly as intended, at best Claudio runs the risk of the ball ending up... anywhere. As it was, he did well enough jump on the loose ball quickly, and didn't have any other saves to make. His control and passing from that point was impressive and helped us attack. He is generally on the up. He keeps his place for the cup, and I hope he continues to improve.

 

[Bill]

he's our worst ever signing. for where we are and the money he cost it has been an awful purchase. made worse by the fact it was a purchase we didn't need to make. I don't agree with the ironic cheers at the game but in fairness he's brought it on himself. don't want mocking? save a fucking shot now and again.


those saying things like "he's good with his feet" are just desperate and trying to save face. they too know he's fucking bobbins.

btw, if he stays in goal the cup has gone.

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

I honestly didn't see it as that big a deal. The atmosphere was pretty delirious by that stage. Tonnes of banter between the fans, the handballs, hitting the woodwork twice, 1-0 down to 3-1 up. Breathtaking half of football. A lot to take in for a bunch of attention deficit emotionally unstable no-marks like us. We were bought up on the pantomime aspect of the game, and I think it just collectively slipped out.
Stones stopped passing it back to him long before then.


It's not like we boo him when he lets in goals. It wasn't an organised show of disrespect, like 70,000 fans waving their handkerchiefs at you.
It's a few seconds in a two decade professional career.

Sorry Claudio. It wasn't intended as an insult. Put enough of us together and wind us up and we behave like kids. We do have a sense of fun, and we're also easily pleased by displays of renewed commitment and determination. No-one wants you to fail. It doesn't help any of us that a fan favourite was moved on. Doesn't help us that Pep kept in in the firing line a bit too long.

And it's not like we are all being unfair in our assessment of his performance. Just ask a few of the more knowledgable fans of other clubs what they think of him so far for us, and they'd probably be even harsher in their verdict.

Under the circumstances - the only way to make something like this happening impossible, to get that quiet respect out of 40,000 fans, is to actually perform. Plenty of city players have been through worse and come out with flying colours. Pep will - rightly - stick up for him but he'll know that it's down to Claudio to get performing.

I think his response was fine. He did alright from that point on, although I wasn't fussed by the save, TBH. He read the striker's intention wrong for me. If the striker lifted the ball, it's a goal, if he hit it cleanly as intended, at best Claudio runs the risk of the ball ending up... anywhere. As it was, he did well enough jump on the loose ball quickly, and didn't have any other saves to make. His control and passing from that point was impressive and helped us attack. He is generally on the up. He keeps his place for the cup, and I hope he continues to improve.

Great post

 

[BlueDeadHead]

You are aware that Bravo has cost us goals with goalkeeping though, and given away chances when using his feet too?

The fact I'd rather have Cabarello in between the sticks tells its own story on Bravo's tenure here so far.

Of course. It doesn't make what I wrote less valid though.

 

[blueinsa]

He cost us nothing last night because we won the game comfortably and with his distribution, there is no doubt he helps us to create the space in which we can play and attack sides.

Im not saying he is the answer long term and there is no doubt his form as a shot stopper is leaving a lot to be desired but whilst he is part of a winning side i think we should focus on that positive rather than continually looking for the negative and whether we like it or not, Pep picks the side and more often than not, its a winning one, even with Bravo between the sticks.

 

[cucumberman]

I'm against the jeering, but it was not really a clean save to start with. I just think people let slip and jeered because the ball rolled away and there was a funny side to it. If he did a brilliant save it would keep the stands quiet if not applaud in awe.

As well, there might be a big contingent of non regulars for the game? My daughter's school was giving tickets for free.