Reallondonowl Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, BRADDO said: Very impressed with him today. Calm, composed and his kicking is excellent Agreed, particularly on his distribution where he seemed to be able to drop it onto Fletche’sr head with virtually each Kick. Edited October 1, 2017 by Reallondonowl Forgot a letter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRADDO Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 20 minutes ago, TINKERBELL said: If we push on now and results start coming then imo wildsmith should keep his place. Yes. Westwood has been poor so far but could have been carrying an injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coreyswfc Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Should be our number 1. His kicking made a massive difference today. Flecther didn't have to run 30 yards for every goal kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesy87shef Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 (edited) Not been his biggest fan in the past, with good reason too. today he looked the however, great save for thier offside chance stood out, claimed the odd cross. Needs to get off his line quicker though and relieve pressure on the defence. Just to add. The average fan/footballer will see the positives he made (which I agree with). He kicking was excellent, most young keepers is have this. Also he's a very good shot stopper, but most keepers are at this level. It's just some of the basics he needs to improve on that will get missed by most as they don't stand out. Gets these right we will have a top keeper in the future. Edited October 1, 2017 by jonesy87shef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.. Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, jonesy87shef said: Needs to get off his line quicker though and relieve pressure on the defence. Yep that was my observation as well, there were maybe four or five times he could have come out and either cleared the ball or dropped on it to stop an attack, obviously a good performance from him but if he watched how modern keepers play the "sweeper keeper" and improved that are he'll be fantastic, pretty sure at one point in the second half van Aken yelled at him for not coming off his line to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride_of_the_road Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Commented prior to game about performances at fulham and bolton game. Played very well today and a clean sheet bonus as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ash76 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Looks like he's come on loads, much more confident than his appearances last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIOwl Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 13 minutes ago, jonesy87shef said: Needs to get off his line quicker though and relieve pressure on the defence. He was off his line in a flash to brilliantly close the angle when Birmingham went through 1 on 1 on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUMBELOWS91 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Drones club said: Agreed. But distribution was good. Better kicking than Westwood of late. Better kicking than Westwood full stop! I really rate Westwood, but his distribution with his feet is not the best, whereas Wildsmith looks really comfortable. Did very well today and was fine at Brum too- an able deputy and wouldn't be too upset if he kept his place. Westwood has had his poorest month by a long way since joining us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIOwl Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 15 minutes ago, jonesy87shef said: Needs to get off his line quicker though and relieve pressure on the defence. He was off his line in a flash to brilliantly close the angle when Birmingham went through 1 on 1 on him. Seniority or none he should have gave the defence (Lees) a b0llocking for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesy87shef Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Just now, NIOwl said: He was off his line in a flash to brilliantly close the angle when Birmingham went through 1 on 1 on him. Ye he was, but I don't mean that. As another poster pointed out it's not about what's coming in the area. It's seeing the game and reading situations. Keepers need to sweep up outside the area, he didn't. Van Aken bollocked him for it once. Needs to read he game more and be further off his line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUMBELOWS91 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 16 minutes ago, jonesy87shef said: Not been his biggest fan in the past, with good reason too. today he looked the however, great save for thier offside chance stood out, claimed the odd cross. Needs to get off his line quicker though and relieve pressure on the defence. Just to add. The average fan/footballer will see the positives he made (which I agree with). He kicking was excellent, most young keepers is have this. Also he's a very good shot stopper, but most keepers are at this level. It's just some of the basics he needs to improve on that will get missed by most as they don't stand out. Gets these right we will have a top keeper in the future. Does this mean you're not the average fan/footballer then? What are these areas the likes of me will fail to spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesy87shef Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Just now, RUMBELOWS91 said: Does this mean you're not the average fan/footballer then? What are these areas the likes of me will fail to spot? Because goalkeeping is very differnt to playing outfield that's what I was getting at. Even though I can tell you're being sarcastic I'll answer you. It's things like his positioning and decision making. Another major one for me is his footwork, slow at moving across and I remember a goal vs Bolton where he could step back and catch the ball, instead he just dived backwards and conceded a goal. I am an average fan, but I played at a a high level (academies/non leagegue) in goal until I was 18 and had to give up through injury. I've also coached goalkeepers. So yes I assume I might so things to do with goalkeeping you might not spot. Does that seem fair enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamK2292 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Looked solid today, had very little to do barring the save which was offside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUMBELOWS91 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 4 minutes ago, jonesy87shef said: Because goalkeeping is very differnt to playing outfield that's what I was getting at. Even though I can tell you're being sarcastic I'll answer you. It's things like his positioning and decision making. Another major one for me is his footwork, slow at moving across and I remember a goal vs Bolton where he could step back and catch the ball, instead he just dived backwards and conceded a goal. I am an average fan, but I played at a a high level (academies/non leagegue) in goal until I was 18 and had to give up through injury. I've also coached goalkeepers. So yes I assume I might so things to do with goalkeeping you might not spot. Does that seem fair enough? Of course I was being sarcastic - it's Owlstalk And you're right- I haven't noticed any of these things. Obviously the highlighted mistakes but nothing any subtler than that. I think he looks pretty assured for a 22(?) year old. Plenty of years ahead of him as a keeper you'd think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shetland Owl Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Impressive today very pleased for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevdi9 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 the kids still learning but taking it all in he gets a little better at every outing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Reachs left peg Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Decent 2nd keeper and will be no.1 someday never done anything wrong for me and his kicking so much better than Westwood’s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendaryswan Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 He did well at brum to be fair,excellent today,the more he plays the better hel get,very underated in certain quarters.Well done kid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StudentOwl Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Call me controversial, but I'd rather have him playing than Westwood based on current form. I'd say make it his shirt to lose. No doubt Westy is the better keeper, but Wildy's had two decent performances and I'm almost of the opinion of "eh, why not?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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