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Goalkeeper thread.

Goalkeeper thread.

Second goal neither Rudd or Fisher cover themselves in glory. Fisher playing statues and Rudd, per commentary, going down in stages. Agree with JD, 2nd goal even worse. Looks bad from the front, but view from behind shows shot straight at Rudd who somehow dives to his left out of the way of the ball. Cannot get my head around what Rudd was trying to do. Also think time to bring Maxwell back; better record, and may bring some confidence back to a fragile defence with better command of his area.
 
Sepp Blatter said:
Maxwell, for me - if we want to press high, having a sweeper-keeper lets the defence push a few yards higher up the pitch.
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This is it in a nutshell. We defend too deep, which in turn when we give away free kicks they are generally in a more dangerous area. Didn’t the stats say on the match day thread that 7 of the last 10 goals we’ve conceded in the Championship have been from free kicks or corners. We give away far too many free kicks in dangerous areas.
 
llanroc said:
This is it in a nutshell. We defend too deep, which in turn when we give away free kicks they are generally in a more dangerous area. Didn’t the stats say on the match day thread that 7 of the last 10 goals we’ve conceded in the Championship have been from free kicks or corners. We give away far too many free kicks in dangerous areas.
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Yup - that's why Pep and Klopp spent big on sweeper-keepers to suit their high press. Arguably the most important player on the pitch with that style of play.
 
Rudd' s gone Vegan - he's avoiding meat, dairy and saving shots.

The league cup is opportunity to change it up
 
Not helpful that the guy coaching them, has only played non league for a couple of seasons. Don't believe he can coach them anything.

On the cheap again
 
Some proper cringeworthy posts here.

Rudd it appears is the new scapegoat.

He’s done nothing wrong this season until today.

In fact he if it wasn’t for him we’d probably only have 1 point instead of 4 but now it seems Maxwell will solve all our problems despite costing us several points last season and fucking up in his one appearance this season.

Rudd keeps the gloves for now in my opinion.
 
Preston Lad said:
Some proper cringeworthy posts here.

Rudd it appears is the new scapegoat.

He’s done nothing wrong this season until today.

In fact he if it wasn’t for him we’d probably only have 1 point instead of 4 but now it seems Maxwell will solve all our problems despite costing us several points last season and fucking up in his one appearance this season.

Rudd keeps the gloves for now in my opinion.
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How many points did he win us by keeping clean sheets last season?
 
I prefer Maxwell, always have. Prefer his style of keeping - think he generally gives more confidence to his defence. Does make the odd howler though which I suppose is inevitable given his style.

Rudd - makes some great reaction saves, but apart from I don’t think he is all that good. Rooted to his line too much for me, and not sure his distraction is as good as Maxwell’s.

Rudd has 4 clean sheets in 25 games.
 
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