No Kuipers in the squad tomorrow

[Dave the OAP]

you know that and I know that.......but MM rates distribution over a shot stopper obviously

 

[Easy 10]

Yep - altho you cant catch many crosses when you are rooted to your line can you.

Peterbourgh away comes to mind when Kuipers booted it out for a throw and they scored from it.

I suppose Zamora was shit as well, being as he missed a 1 on 1 against Chesterfield once. Oh, and what about that shot he put into the hammer net against QPR when he was only 6 yards out.

We were so right to get rid of that useless lump when we did.

 

[bhaexpress]

You can pick holes in the performances of both players and you can also compliment both for different reasons.

The plain truth is that FDM threw strop about being dropped and had a stand up row with McGhee. You just can't do that as a so called professional. Gary Hart and Kerry Mayo for example have been in and out of the team yet all they're done is knuckle down and get their places back.

Kuipers has played his last game for this club I think.

 

[only1robbiereinalt]

well can we sing michell kuipers the former dutch marine tomorrow then, cos we dont need to 'get behind the team' as much for the last few games. can we, can we pleeasseee

 

[sir danny cullip]

Couldnt believe it when i saw this on the net, some rather loud rounds of former dutch marine are in order tomorrow me thinks.

 

[only1robbiereinalt]

DEFFINATLY

 

[Tooting Gull]

That double save was stupendous. I even thought that from about 150 yards away at the back of the stand in the away end at the time, and it was duly confirmed later on TV.

 

[only1robbiereinalt]

i wasn't there that match, remember watching it on tele though. always remembered it as his best moment. even my palace supporting friend said how good it was

 

[B.M.F]

well can we sing michell kuipers the former dutch marine tomorrow then, cos we dont need to 'get behind the team' as much for the last few games. can we, can we pleeasseee

If I was going I would be shaking my head in disgust if this did happen. No matter what your views are the fact is the Hendo is currently number 1 through no fault of his own so why persecute someone who wanted to sign for us and has done his best since joining us. Punishing him with these sort of antics could end up with us losing not only Kippers who is gone anyway but could also leave Hendo in no doubt that he does not want to stay either which would leave us in a shit position.

 

[Shropshire Seagull]

I've been looking out for Boston on the "Championship" (Sunday mornings) and FDM in particular.

Can't help noticing that every goal that they concede, FDM throws his arms in the air indicating the defence as let him down again .... bit like CKR when the ball doesn't come to him .... classic "I'm too good for this standard you numpties ..." action.

 

[chez]

Im surprised Flo is on the bench as well. But rather than Kuipers on the bench I would have one of the youngsters (martin or Sullivan). Your reasons for not having Flo on the bench - as he is leaving soon can be the same reasons for not playing Kuipers.

 

[chez]

If I was going I would be shaking my head in disgust if this did happen. No matter what your views are the fact is the Hendo is currently number 1 through no fault of his own so why persecute someone who wanted to sign for us and has done his best since joining us. Punishing him with these sort of antics could end up with us losing not only Kippers who is gone anyway but could also leave Hendo in no doubt that he does not want to stay either which would leave us in a shit position.

Well said, only 1 player this season has had the loyalty for want of a better word to join us permanently. What a great idea it would be to basically say that we dont want him. NOT!!!!!!!


Stupid idea and must not happen.

 

[Theatre of Trees]

Who gives a f*** if a goalkeeper can't kick the ball.

It's about stopping the the damn thing which Michel Kuipers is better than Henderson at and also with crosses and controlling his area. FACT

Since the rule change regarding passing back keepers have had to have confidence in dealing with the ball to feet and releasing it quickly and accurately. For all Kuipers' skill as a shotstopper his distribution was slow and ropey at the best of times and you felt he never liked having the ball at his feet. With Henderson you get the feeling that he is very confident with this aspect.

I seem to recall Wenger saying something along the lines of a keeper needs to have the ball control and accuracy of an outfield player at times otherwise you put extra pressure on your defensive duties.

 

[rool]

The plain truth is that FDM threw strop about being dropped and had a stand up row with McGhee.

So how does a manager who has stand up rows with the fans stack up on your assesment?

 

[London Irish]

Kuips was dropped one game on the morning of the game after playing well in the previous games and MM made it clear Henderson had to play because he had spunked money on him, ie if we have no money, its pointless not playing Henderson if we had paid money for him.

"Spunked" money on Hendo? £20k is spunking money?

 

[London Irish]

So how does a manager who has stand up rows with the fans stack up on your assesment?

If the fans are behaving like abusive twats, he stacks up very well.

 

[rool]

If the fans are behaving like abusive twats, he stacks up very well.

Sod off, I'm trying to liven up a boring friday

Munster or leinster?

 

[London Irish]

Well he had a point didn't he?

He had a point by refusing to accept a decision of the manager? What would this football club look like if every one of the players took that attitude? "Sorry gaffer, you're wrong. I don't care about that team sheet you've pinned up, I'm running out on to the pitch anyway, just try and stop me." Does that happen anywhere in the world of football? Does McGhee have the right to manage this club or not in your opinion, given that he is the manager?

Yes, Flo did also behave like a twat, but he apologised, and he actually is still virtually a kid so a sensible manager would make allowances for that. What excuses can you make for a 33-year-old pro?

Fact is, I'm delighted Kuipers isn't in the team tomorrow. Why on earth would we want to reward a disloyal player who effectively went on strike rather than aid our relegation struggle? It beggars belief that fans of this club would want to reward behaviour like that.

 

[London Irish]

Sod off, I'm trying to liven up a boring friday

Munster or leinster?

Ooooh, tight one, but gotta go with Munster's grunt over Leinster's flair.

Brian O'Driscoll compared Leinster to Keegan's Newcastle - he wasn't being ironic, he thinks it's a good thing being like Keegan's Newcastle! Leinster are certainly the romantic's favourite team.

 

[rool]

Ooooh, tight one, but gotta go with Munster's grunt over Leinster's flair.

Brian O'Driscoll compared Leinster to Keegan's Newcastle - he wasn't being ironic, he thinks it's a good thing being like Keegan's Newcastle! Leinster are certainly the romantic's favourite team.

George Hook said pretty much the same thing this morning and that if it's tight with ten minutes to go Munsters heart and guts will probably win it.