Willy has to play in the Final

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Father Paul said:
Willy just does not inspire one with confidence which is essential for a goalkeeper really. He can pull off the odd super reaction save as in first half last Sunday but makes far too many basic errors on a consistent basis. Also while Joe can and does make mistakes he sometimes wins matches with a string of great saves something Willy is unlikely to do. Given that we are now underdogs for the League and not likely to get any further than the Semi Final of the CL Sunday represents our best chance of winning a trophy this season and with Joe in Goal our chances of victory are that much better. Common sense dictates he should start and that decision should be taken regardless of any real or supposed agreement that may exist. Finally, we will need more than Joe in goal to win on Sunday unless we turn up with a big performance we won't beat the Dippers.
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I agree to every single word.
You know I just don't like bashing. For me it's a lack of respect and character.

If I had to decide Joe would play. But in case we came to minute 116 I would change the keepers as I think Cab is a better penalty killer and as a psychological moment as well.

Generally I often found it strange that English teams don't always play the best keeper like in Germany for instance. Purely down to the principle of performance. How did City handle this keeper thing historically? Did the 2nd keeper regularly have some matches during the season? Is that an old tradition?

And one more thought:
IF Cab is playing on Sunday or whenever I clearly expect huge and full support to help him - without any discussion. I always loved the moment when the 2nd keeper came on and the whole ground got behind him celebrating every single touch. It's about turning a disadvantage into an advantage. And it does have an influence on the opponent team as well.

But I feel many City fans even wish to see Cab fail just to be able to say afterwards that they knew it before. Just to be right.
 
St.Pauli support said:
I agree to every single word.
You know I just don't like bashing. For me it's a lack of respect and character.

If I had to decide Joe would play. But in case we came to minute 116 I would change the keepers as I think Cab is a better penalty killer and as a psychological moment as well.

Generally I often found it strange that English teams don't always play the best keeper like in Germany for instance. Purely down to the principle of performance. How did City handle this keeper thing historically? Did the 2nd keeper regularly have some matches during the season? Is that an old tradition?

And one more thought:
IF Cab is playing on Sunday or whenever I clearly expect huge and full support to help him - without any discussion. I always loved the moment when the 2nd keeper came on and the whole ground got behind him celebrating every single touch. It's about turning a disadvantage into an advantage. And it does have an influence on the opponent team as well.

But I feel many City fans even wish to see Cab fail just to be able to say afterwards that they knew it before. Just to be right.
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A very polite and long winded way of saying you want to see Hart play St Pauli.

However if you actually believe City fans want "Cab" to fail you are completely wrong and disengenuous.
 
Stand more chance with my cat in goal

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He was going to be recalled before the Everton game but he said he could not go as he had a semi on.

I'll get my coat.
 
GaudinoMotors said:
A very polite and long winded way of saying you want to see Hart play St Pauli.
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I didn't even dare thinking about that! But as you say - brilliant idea. Including a friendly at the Millerntor ground. Perfect.

GaudinoMotors said:
However if you actually believe City fans want "Cab" to fail you are completely wrong and disengenuous.
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All the harsh comments on here made me feel that way. But in that I case I am relieved. Good to hear.
 
When Willy has a bad game it usually doesn't involve making 1 or 2 mistakes, possibly leading to goals, he pretty much completely falls apart and so does the defence, and he flaps and fumbles and starts to drop things and make silly decisions and do strange things.

I don't know why I keep coming on this thread, I'm resigned to him starting on Sunday.
 
mansour's tow ropes said:
When Willy has a bad game it usually doesn't involve making 1 or 2 mistakes, possibly leading to goals, he pretty much completely falls apart and so does the defence, and he flaps and fumbles and starts to drop things and make silly decisions and do strange things.

I don't know why I keep coming on this thread, I'm resigned to him starting on Sunday.
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Can't say anything to refute your opinions as mine are exactly the same.
Everyone keeps banging on about the goals he concedes, but for me it's the knock on effect his blundering has on the defence (who aren't immune to the odd clanger without any prompting). EVERY SINGLE shot at goal with Willy between the sticks has my heart in my mouth as he's only ever a single heart beat away from dropping some sort of unforced error into the mix. I can't see our defenders being any different
EXAMPLE - The first half against Chelsea, cross comes in, no attackers advancing, no defenders in the way, Willy comes to collect, OH NO!, the ball bounces, Willy can't cope, instead of just collecting it into his chest he sort of "shovels" it about 20 feet into the air. NO pressure. NO challenge. He just brings pressure onto us, which we inevitably crack under, giving away corners, etc...etc...etc...


Obviously he plays on Sunday, why wouldn't he?
 
I think he is one of the worst 2nd keepers we have had going way back to the shit days, he literally inspires no confidence in the defence. We could play with a cardboard cut out and get the same result in a game. I know fans are not the best reviewers of players in bad times but nobody could say he has been a success in anyway at least pants had a point until it was obvious he was quite shit as well
 
the-ecstacy-of-eight said:
Can't say anything to refute your opinions as mine are exactly the same.
Everyone keeps banging on about the goals he concedes, but for me it's the knock on effect his blundering has on the defence (who aren't immune to the odd clanger without any prompting). EVERY SINGLE shot at goal with Willy between the sticks has my heart in my mouth as he's only ever a single heart beat away from dropping some sort of unforced error into the mix. I can't see our defenders being any different
EXAMPLE - The first half against Chelsea, cross comes in, no attackers advancing, no defenders in the way, Willy comes to collect, OH NO!, the ball bounces, Willy can't cope, instead of just collecting it into his chest he sort of "shovels" it about 20 feet into the air. NO pressure. NO challenge. He just brings pressure onto us, which we inevitably crack under, giving away corners, etc...etc...etc...


Obviously he plays on Sunday, why wouldn't he?
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Reasonable poibt in the main with Willy having a poor and nervous game on Sunday, however IMHO:
1. If the defenders lose confidence if Willy is flapping then we've bought the wrong defenders. We need more leaders in defence and midfield!
2. Willy could have done better on the cross that bounced in front him but it dipped late and it is better he shunts the ball away 20 yards then five yards for a tap in. The free kick was easily his biggest gaff.

Joe is the better keeper but he hardly gets a positive mention from commentators compared DeGea, Cech, Butland and Lloris. Maybe this is just prt of the bias as Joe has had a good season!
 
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