[Albion] David Stockdale's distribution

Bozza · Dec 30, 2015

I thought it worth mentioning it was another amazing match of Stocko's quarterback like pinging the ball highly accurate here, there and everywhere.

I know he sent Jamie Murphy through at one stage and, very possibly, put one on Bobby's boot in a dangerous spot.

It was a massive contrast with the Ipswich 'keeper who mainly launched hopeful drop-kicks into our half of the pitch.

Cowfold Seagull · Dec 30, 2015

Absolutely, so much improved from last season.

That chance he provided for Murphy was such quick thinking, and possibly he should have scored from it.

Soulman · Dec 30, 2015

Agree totally, his distribution is very good.

Thunder Bolt · Dec 30, 2015

I have never seen a keeper manage so many accurate horizontal kicks to the sidelines, as Stockdale.
He was especially good last night, especially when he hurt his hand in the warm up. It was a heart in mouth moment, but he managed to shake it off.

atomised · Dec 30, 2015

His distribution is up there with the best I've seen at the Albion. The occasional wayward ones are forgiven when the quality is so good. He seems to be playing with so much confidence

Cowfold Seagull · Dec 30, 2015

Thunder Bolt said:
I have never seen a keeper manage so many accurate horizontal kicks to the sidelines, as Stockdale.
He was especially good last night, especially when he hurt his hand in the warm up. It was a heart in mouth moment, but he managed to shake it off.

Yes I was looking down at him anxiously when he was on the touch line talking to the medical staff, and wondering if Maenpaa might have to start the match instead.

Knowing our luck with injuries it wouldn't have been a great surprise.

crookie · Dec 30, 2015

Very impressive

aolstudios · Dec 30, 2015

Most important player so far this season. No one else close, frankly

sdmartin1 · Dec 30, 2015

Stocko's all round game has been superb this season. Can only think of about 1/2 errors in total and his distribution is by far the best I've ever seen from an Albion keeper. By all accounts he's a top man too. Great to have him at the club.

c0lz · Dec 30, 2015

David Stockdale has been a different player this season thankfully, my only gripe is when we are in a winning position (I know its been a while) there is no need for long balls in the dying minutes.

sussex_guy2k2 · Dec 30, 2015

I'm a massive fan of his for this level. Not just his distribution but his all round game is very good for this level. I'd also say that's he's one of our players that could rather easily make the step up if we were to get promoted.

I'd add that I think his form has been steadily increasing since Hughton came in last season, rather than his form picking up during this season alone.

Cowfold Seagull · Dec 30, 2015

aolstudios said:
Most important player so far this season. No one else close, frankly

I'm beginning to come round to your way of thinking, Earlier in the season when Hemed was scoring for fun, LuaLua and Mrch were terrorising defenders, Stephens and Kayal were bossing midfield, and Bong was ever present at the back, l may have disagreed with you.

But as we stand now, as you say, Stockers is by far and away our most consiatent and reliable performer. Player of the Season material in fact.

CorgiRegisteredFriend · Dec 30, 2015

He has had a very encouraging half of season and was MOM in my opinion last night.

Brightonfan1983 · Dec 30, 2015

Cowfold Seagull said:
Stockers is by far and away our most consiatent and reliable performer. Player of the Season material in fact.

After their goal last night, the first thing he did was haul Dunk to his feet. He has character and fighting spirit in bucketloads it would seem.

Hastings gull · Dec 30, 2015

Bozza said:
I thought it worth mentioning it was another amazing match of Stocko's quarterback like pinging the ball highly accurate here, there and everywhere.

I know he sent Jamie Murphy through at one stage and, very possibly, put one on Bobby's boot in a dangerous spot.

It was a massive contrast with the Ipswich 'keeper who mainly launched hopeful drop-kicks into our half of the pitch.

Absolutely. Could not agree more.

Ninja Elephant · Dec 30, 2015

No mention of the ball he needlessly thrashed toward Calderon, for balance?

His distribution is generally outstanding, but beaten from a narrow angle again last night.

Cowfold Seagull · Dec 30, 2015

Brightonfan1983 said:
After their goal last night, the first thing he did was haul Dunk to his feet. He has character and fighting spirit in bucketloads it would seem.

If it wasn't for the fact that he is a golkeeper, with Greer probably in his last season, a possible future captain too.

Personally though, I 've always preferred an outfield player as captain as he is so much nearer most of the action, and his players.

aolstudios · Dec 30, 2015

Cowfold Seagull said:
I'm beginning to come round to your way of thinking, Earlier in the season when Hemed was scoring for fun, LuaLua and Mrch were terrorising defenders, Stephens and Kayal were bossing midfield, and Bong was ever present at the back, l may have disagreed with you.

But as we stand now, as you say, Stockers is by far and away our most consiatent and reliable performer. Player of the Season material in fact.

Yep, many of those uncomfortable draws & 1.0's would've been losses with even average goalkeeping performances

Giraffe · Dec 30, 2015

Best keeper with his feet we have ever had by a long long way.

aolstudios · Dec 30, 2015

sussex_guy2k2 said:
I'm a massive fan of his for this level. Not just his distribution but his all round game is very good for this level. I'd also say that's he's one of our players that could rather easily make the step up if we were to get promoted.I'd add that I think his form has been steadily increasing since Hughton came in last season, rather than his form picking up during this season alone.

Step back up, in his case, to be pedantic

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