Peter Grummit
Well-known member
I should preface my comments by saying I don't do knee jerk reactions and am definitely in the 'licker' rather than 'bedwetter' camp.
It's clearly very early days but I do already have serious concerns about Ryan.
Before he signed there were reports that he was a good shot stopper and a skilful distributor, but some observors said he made too many simple errors. To date, that is precisely what he has shown.
For the Atleti error, to my mind he was already thinking about how to spring an attack before he caught the ball and that was the reason for the howler.
Today, I've only seen the game live and had no sight of replays, but for the first goal, he simply has to get behind that shot and hang on to it. For the 2nd, I was dead in line with the goal line so had a perfect view of the flight of the corner. It was a straightforward delivery, no spin or swerve, and was 4 yards out from goal. Now Duffy was bullied by the goalscorer and clearly lost the header. But, at 4 yards out, you need your goalie to come and deal with those, or every PL team analyst and manager will be plotting to swing set plays in that close.
My other concern, as one or two have mentioned, is Maty's body language and confidence.
To my mind, Maeenpaa has had little opportunity and done nothing wrong. He is clearly a decent athlete and big unit. I wouldn't have a problem with him getting a chance in the League as well as the cups.
PG
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It's clearly very early days but I do already have serious concerns about Ryan.
Before he signed there were reports that he was a good shot stopper and a skilful distributor, but some observors said he made too many simple errors. To date, that is precisely what he has shown.
For the Atleti error, to my mind he was already thinking about how to spring an attack before he caught the ball and that was the reason for the howler.
Today, I've only seen the game live and had no sight of replays, but for the first goal, he simply has to get behind that shot and hang on to it. For the 2nd, I was dead in line with the goal line so had a perfect view of the flight of the corner. It was a straightforward delivery, no spin or swerve, and was 4 yards out from goal. Now Duffy was bullied by the goalscorer and clearly lost the header. But, at 4 yards out, you need your goalie to come and deal with those, or every PL team analyst and manager will be plotting to swing set plays in that close.
My other concern, as one or two have mentioned, is Maty's body language and confidence.
To my mind, Maeenpaa has had little opportunity and done nothing wrong. He is clearly a decent athlete and big unit. I wouldn't have a problem with him getting a chance in the League as well as the cups.
PG
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