abdulaziz1 Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, BleedClaretAndBlue said: He genuinely dropped a 2/10 in that cup game. Remember him coming to claim a ball completely unopposed and still managed to spill it and make a right mess of pretty much everything he did that day. There was a reason he couldnt get a game in the championship. His best game for us was probably last day at the Etihad, and he had an incredibly shaky opening 25 mins and managed to cocede 3 in 5 mins at the end. The 3 goals conceded in 5 mins is psychological thing more than technical. City are much better and once they scored we all knew it’s coming. Look at Argentina against France? Anyway I don’t expect a regular championship keeper to easily come as a backup here, especially in his prime. But let’s hope he can do well against Liverpool and if needed against Spurs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Seeing Konsa or Mings in goal would give me more confidence than this sausage! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 I can't see us getting any points while he is in nets. Need Emi back asap. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Had my doubts until brilliant save in first half vs Villarreal. MOMS podcast joked about FB rants about him conceding the goal even though he wasn't on the pitch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Mentioned it before, he's not been the same after him and his family were robbed and threatened with having their heads cut off with machetes a few years ago. Apparently his wife and kids can't sleep alone in the house when he's away and the whole family are struggling 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zatman Posted December 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2022 The Olsen bashing is pathetic at times. He is a 2nd choice keeper, its like criticizing the clubs choice of reserve team manager 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Just now, Zatman said: The Olsen bashing is pathetic at times. He is a 2nd choice keeper, its like criticizing the clubs choice of reserve team manager People wanted Luiz sold and now he's the best thing since sliced bread. I pay little attention bar the odd post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalVillan Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 (edited) Definitely the weakest second choice keeper we have had in the Premier League era. Kiraly was a mess but was on emergency loan and Guzan was a disaster at claiming crosses and commanding his area. But man, this guy is something else on the levels of incompetence scale. Very hard to see us getting a point against Liverpool with him in goal. Steer would have been a much better option. Edited December 20, 2022 by GlobalVillan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, GlobalVillan said: Definitely the weakest second choice keeper we have had in the Premier League era. Kiraly was a mess but was on emergency loan and Guzan was a disaster at claiming crosses and commanding his area. But man, this guy is something else on the levels of incompetence scale. Very hard to see us getting a point against Liverpool with him in goal. Steer would have been a much better option. Nyland says hi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalVillan Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Just now, ender4 said: Nyland says hi. Nyland played pretty well in the cup final against Man City and that's why I didn't include him. Although he certainly wasn't one of our better signings. We have had wuite a few quality Scandinavian players at Villa, sadly, none of them were goalkeepers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastmix Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 It's only going to be one game (two, tops), so I'm sure we can all get behind Olsen for that. He's terrible, granted, but we need to start boosting players' confidence, rather than tearing it down. It is a confidence game, afterall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 13 minutes ago, GlobalVillan said: Definitely the weakest second choice keeper we have had in the Premier League era. Kiraly was a mess but was on emergency loan and Guzan was a disaster at claiming crosses and commanding his area. But man, this guy is something else on the levels of incompetence scale. Very hard to see us getting a point against Liverpool with him in goal. Steer would have been a much better option. Mark Bunn, Enckelman, Kiraly, Postma, Kalinic , Steer as well great guy but is levels below Olsen Carlo Ancelotti wanted to sign him permanently for Everton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalVillan Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Just now, Zatman said: Mark Bunn, Enckelman, Kiraly, Postma, Kalinic , Steer as well great guy but is levels below Olsen Carlo Ancelotti wanted to sign him permanently for Everton Whatever form he had before is not relevant now. The current incarnation of Robin Olsen is bloody awful. Players decline, it happens, and the sooner we replace him the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 9 minutes ago, GlobalVillan said: Whatever form he had before is not relevant now. The current incarnation of Robin Olsen is bloody awful. Players decline, it happens, and the sooner we replace him the better. To sign who? What improvement of a 2nd choice keeper is going to join to play 1 FA Cup game a season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalVillan Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Zatman said: To sign who? What improvement of a 2nd choice keeper is going to join to play 1 FA Cup game a season Thats a valid point but I guess that's the same for all 2nd keepers. Personally I'd play Emi in the FA Cup this season, as had he played at Old Trafford I believe we'd still be in the League Cup. Edited December 20, 2022 by GlobalVillan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalVillan Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 1 hour ago, sne said: Mentioned it before, he's not been the same after him and his family were robbed and threatened with having their heads cut off with machetes a few years ago. Apparently his wife and kids can't sleep alone in the house when he's away and the whole family are struggling Wasnt aware of this. It would certainly explain how an international number 1 became such a poor player. Wouldn't surprise me if he calls it a day at the end of the season. There are far more important things than football and I'm sure he isn't going to struggle financially. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 I'd be more than happy is Olsen moved because he needs football. He's gonna be starting for Sweden the next couple years no matter what and it would be nice if he wasn't so rusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zatman Posted December 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2022 8 minutes ago, GlobalVillan said: Wasnt aware of this. It would certainly explain how an international number 1 became such a poor player. Wouldn't surprise me if he calls it a day at the end of the season. There are far more important things than football and I'm sure he isn't going to struggle financially. I think football fans look past this and barely pay attention to whats behind the player Think we have all been guilty of it 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 On 16/12/2022 at 14:56, AV82 said: He's a backup keeper who was not brought in with Emery's tactics in mind. What were people expecting exactly? To be competent and younger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Doubt he’ll play Boxing Day to be honest. Today is the big party celebration in Argentina - Dec 20th. Would think Emi will then take 21st and 22nd to hang out and see family there, do TV stuff, etc. Then 23rd back to UK, train 24th and Christmas Day, play Boxing Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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