tom_avfc Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 12 hours ago, TrentVilla said: I think it was poor concentration personally. He wasn't alert enough to the first effort and then compounded his error chasing around his 6 yard box rather than getting back in position. It was very very similar to a goal I went mad about Guzan letting in during his final season, damned if I can recall which one though there was so many. It was just a poor first save for me. Could probably have held it but if he was going to parry it he had to ensure that it went out for a corner. He was always going to be out of position for the return cross and with 2 vs 1 at the far post the goal was inevitable. Just a bad mistake but he hasn't made many this season and has won us a decent number of points so I wouldn't want to make too big a deal out of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Two games in a row now, he's not as good as some make out, if we lose him in January it need not be a that big of a deal, he has done well overall but hardly irreplaceable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted November 22, 2017 Moderator Share Posted November 22, 2017 14 minutes ago, tom_avfc said: It was just a poor first save for me. Could probably have held it but if he was going to parry it he had to ensure that it went out for a corner. He was always going to be out of position for the return cross and with 2 vs 1 at the far post the goal was inevitable. Just a bad mistake but he hasn't made many this season and has won us a decent number of points so I wouldn't want to make too big a deal out of it. I don’t agree re positioning after the initial effort. For some reason he moves level with or possibly even in front of his near post, that was poor positioning and wasn’t necessary. I’m not making a big deal of it though, it was a bad error but in an otherwise decent season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 ball dipped a little in front of him which probably caught him out ... then none of our defenders really reacted to the follow up , probably content for it to be a corner overall he's still been a top performer this season ..long as he doesn't make a habit of it he's still ok with me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_avfc Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 1 minute ago, tonyh29 said: ball dipped a little in front of him which probably caught him out ... then none of our defenders really reacted to the follow up , probably content for it to be a corner overall he's still been a top performer this season ..long as he doesn't make a habit of it he's still ok with me Yeah I was going to add that he wasn't given a great deal of help from our defenders who had switched off and gave the Sunderland player as long as he wanted to pick out his cross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 1 hour ago, tom_avfc said: It was just a poor first save for me. Could probably have held it but if he was going to parry it he had to ensure that it went out for a corner. He was always going to be out of position for the return cross and with 2 vs 1 at the far post the goal was inevitable. Just a bad mistake but he hasn't made many this season and has won us a decent number of points so I wouldn't want to make too big a deal out of it. I don't think it's that big an error, personally. Definitely a mistake, but not an absolute clanger - there's just no room for mistakes when it comes to being a goalkeeper. The initial strike moves a lot in the air and I think Johnstone is thinking of letting the ball go as it's heading wide. The movement on the ball forces him to change so he parries it away. After that, the defending is bad from everyone involved - including Johnstone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Its the Terry factor, i think he gives him so much confidence in front of him 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilS Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 13 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Couple of errors last 2 games that have lead to goals. To be fair to him he is not having much to do so needs to keep his concentration levels high. I wonder whether the loss of Terry from the back four has affected him a little? I would imagine John Terry keeps everybody in the team on their toes and concentrating, otherwise they get a verbal rocket. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 I thought his kicking was off on Tuesday. Either it was deliberate or a error but virtually every kick was sliced out to Snodgrass to jump to rather than up top for Davis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 6 hours ago, The Fun Factory said: I thought his kicking was off on Tuesday. Either it was deliberate or a error but virtually every kick was sliced out to Snodgrass to jump to rather than up top for Davis. That's a deliberate Bruce tactic. Has been for years. He likes his wingers tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Maybe give Jed a game mid week? Tell Sam it is to give him a break, but to also drop the subtle hint that he is to remain competitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 24, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted November 24, 2017 7 hours ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: That's a deliberate Bruce tactic. Has been for years. He likes his wingers tall. Yep definitely deliberate. When Elmohamady was playing as a winger every kick went to him too (and credit, he won nearly every header as well) On Tuesday it was probably emphasised even more as Sunderland's left back was about 4 foot 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 If you've got a 6 foot winger it's a really obvious tactic. Snodgrass himself is 6 foot tall and built like a shit house. I'm surprised nobody has complained about us taking long goal kicks yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted November 24, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted November 24, 2017 5 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: If you've got a 6 foot winger it's a really obvious tactic. Snodgrass himself is 6 foot tall and built like a shit house. I'm surprised nobody has complained about us taking long goal kicks yet. Its on the list... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Lucky to get away with a fumble, as didn't look a foul to me. Other than that had nothing to do. But perhaps needs a little kick up the ass and steer getting a game to make sure he's not being complacent as this last week he's made a few errors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted November 25, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted November 25, 2017 My confidence in him is slipping again... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Either rooted to his line or flapping. Needs to sort himself out , be stronger and stop pointing fingers at the defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 25, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted November 25, 2017 I think it's harsh to criticise him for fumbling when a foul was given. His kicking was poor today though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 In the last 3 games he has looked like the Johnstone of last season. He should be decent enough for us this season but by no means a keeper that we should move the earth to try and sign. I think he'd get horrifically exposed at premier league level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 He wasn't great although he was definitely fouled by the Ipswich player for their disallowed goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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