Town GK's - The REAL problem?

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Town GK's - The REAL problem?

Post by hallamblue » Sun Sep 13, 2015 3:55 pm

Surely has to Webster, the GoalKeeping coach?

ALL our GK's appear to have an issue with the BASIC skill/ role of a GK, which is command the 6yard area. This to me says this is down to the coaching they get.


When Bart joined us his you tube presentations were of a GK that made impressive saves, commanded his area and had a good throw out for distribution.

A season down the line what do we see? A keeper that often appears to "see the ball late" , has trouble stopping seemingly simple shots from distance. Doesnt come off his line ( although is lightyears better at this than the hapless Gerkin) and whose distribution is now ofton poor and misdirected.

Gerkin to me simply looks a bag of nerves. Doexnt make desicions, which causes confusion amongst the back four infront if him. Said defenders appear to have little or no confidence in him.

The GK's that have left us over recent years displayed such similar traits.nTo me this points to Webster as tye main problem. I think Town should get rid of him, asap!

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Re: Town GK's - The REAL problem?

Post by number 9 » Sun Sep 13, 2015 6:20 pm

I have to admit I was surprised we didn't bring in another keeper to be a potential starter. I guess MM couldn't find a bargain...

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Re: Town GK's - The REAL problem?

Post by barmy billy » Sun Sep 13, 2015 7:55 pm

I do not feel qualified to comment about Webster, but I have very little confidence in our current number one candidates.

Wouldn't it be nice if we could have a nailed on first choice we all have faith in.

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Re: Town GK's - The REAL problem?

Post by itfc76trev » Sun Sep 13, 2015 8:22 pm

I agree about Webster, any goalies we have seem to go backwards in their abilities when they arrive at town

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Re: Town GK's - The REAL problem?

Post by The Don » Sun Sep 13, 2015 8:59 pm

How long has Webster been at Town for? It's an interesting point and one that I haven't given much thought to before.

It's been a long time since I've had faith in a keeper to organise our back four. In fact, I may be wrong here, but Begovic was the last one that I felt utterly confident in.

It's no secret that defences get nervy when they are have little confidence in the keeper. Maybe that is the reason why we have been so open at the back in the last couple of games. Whatever the reason is, it needs to be addressed soon. :Leaking as easily as we did on Friday is criminal and will cost us dearly over the season.

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Re: Town GK's - The REAL problem?

Post by Foxy Lady » Mon Sep 14, 2015 12:20 am

Doesn't say how long hes been overall with the club but he did comeback 2 seasons ago and he was our coach with Burley and Royle.

Maybe it is something to look at maybe new coach then new ideas.......??

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Re: Town GK's - The REAL problem?

Post by Bluemike » Wed Sep 16, 2015 4:13 pm

So just what is the bloody real problem ? Lets go through them so far

1..Lack of spending

2..Tommy Smith

3.. A total crap defence, the whole unit

4.. Our pass ratio

5..The continued hoofball

6.. Dean Gerken

7.. Jeremy Corbyn

8. Watch this space at 10pm Friday evening.

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Re: Town GK's - The REAL problem?

Post by barmy billy » Wed Sep 16, 2015 5:10 pm

bluemike wrote:So just what is the bloody real problem ? Lets go through them so far

1..Lack of spending

2..Tommy Smith

3.. A total crap defence, the whole unit

4.. Our pass ratio

5..The continued hoofball

6.. Dean Gerken

7.. Jeremy Corbyn

8. Watch this space at 10pm Friday evening.
You're back then. Had a good holiday I hope.

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Re: Town GK's - The REAL problem?

Post by Bluemike » Wed Sep 16, 2015 5:40 pm

barmy billy wrote:
bluemike wrote:So just what is the bloody real problem ? Lets go through them so far

1..Lack of spending

2..Tommy Smith

3.. A total crap defence, the whole unit

4.. Our pass ratio

5..The continued hoofball

6.. Dean Gerken

7.. Jeremy Corbyn

8. Watch this space at 10pm Friday evening.
You're back then. Had a good holiday I hope.
Yes worse luck !!! Great time thanks Billy.

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Re: Town GK's - The REAL problem?

Post by hallamblue » Wed Sep 16, 2015 7:57 pm

bluemike wrote:So just what is the bloody real problem ? Lets go through them so far

1..Lack of spending

2..Tommy Smith

3.. A total crap defence, the whole unit

4.. Our pass ratio

5..The continued hoofball

6.. Dean Gerken

7.. Jeremy Corbyn

8. Watch this space at 10pm Friday evening.
You fogot Bart. He's no better imo. Oh a 2nd strip that will never be worn by the side in a lekeag game it seems. That waste of bloody £40+ :roll: .

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Re: Town GK's - The REAL problem?

Post by Bluemike » Wed Sep 16, 2015 8:01 pm

For me Bart is worse than Gerks !!

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Re: Town GK's - The REAL problem?

Post by hallamblue » Wed Sep 16, 2015 9:30 pm

Honestly dont think tthete much in it. Theyre both average - at best.

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