Mountain Owl Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Personally I think he will become a better keeper than Westwood and he's not far off that already. Also he's a great penalty stopper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last_Great_Hope Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, Bluesteel said: A world away from where he was against Boro in the cup last season where he looked nervous. He was cool calm and collected the ball very well under pressure. Bodes well. Thats what regular first team football does for a talented young player. We didn't give him a 5 year contract for no reason - the talent was always there. For me, the most telling part was: He did not look out of place on the pitch tonight - he looked like he belonged as a first team player in the Champioshio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Kidneys Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 The future. Well done Joe - A great career ahead IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshallovercome Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Think he's already better than Westwood and should be our No 1 even if Westwood doesn't leave, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s6 owl Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 19 minutes ago, Last_Great_Hope said: Genuine question - why would you have been critical of him over the lasr 12 months? I just didn’t believe the hype around him he looked to have too many mistakes in him but this last month or so he’s been fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nath83 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Great performance and fantastic potential. We'll do well to hold onto him. Could do with just working on his kicking / distribution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quist Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Need to keep him side, all he is short of is a bit of experience. This small run in team you can see confidence improving with each game. A success for Academy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatter Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 33 minutes ago, areNOTwhatTHEYseem said: Wildsmith will have his mad moments as any young 'keeper will, but he has all the raw talent to be our first choice for years to come. He's not far off Westwood's level in several areas of his game already, and if he continues to progress, then he could well be better than him in a few years' time. We're in safe hands with Joe. I also rated Dawson not far behind him when he stepped in too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owlsman82 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 1 minute ago, Nath83 said: Great performance and fantastic potential. We'll do well to hold onto him. Could do with just working on his kicking / distribution. I think he’s at the right level for his ability at the moment and will probably grow with us as we progress. With him being a wednesday fan as well really can’t see any situation where he’d leave us in the next few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last_Great_Hope Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, s6 owl said: I just didn’t believe the hype around him he looked to have too many mistakes in him but this last month or so he’s been fantastic. I always put the nistakes down to nervousness - now he has had a decent run in the team, he seems to fit there now - even to the point of commanding his box on crosses. That was his 7th start in a row and the confidence shows. Don't forget, all his other performances have been in bits, only stepping in when Westwood was injured. Not easy for a young player in a key position. Two penalty saves in a month as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last_Great_Hope Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, Owlsman82 said: I think he’s at the right level for his ability at the moment and will probably grow with us as we progress. With him being a wednesday fan as well really can’t see any situation where he’d leave us in the next few years. Plus the fact that his contract doesn;t expire until June 2022. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDM4nil Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Excellent young keeper and great performance tonight - I wasn't suprised. He always seems to look so calm and unruffled and will also only get even better in the next few years to come. The Donaldson's save was a young man's save, with quick feet, back peddling quickly and excellent spring and agility shown. UTO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhopping Owl Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 That save to deny Donaldson was absolutely heroic. Doing very well at present, his distribution is certainly no worse than Westwood's. Wouldn't object to him getting the rest of the season in goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A E Neuman NYowl Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Fantastic young talent. A couple of months ago loads on here slagging him off, when the defence was a shambles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteOwl91 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Weshallovercome said: Think he's already better than Westwood and should be our No 1 even if Westwood doesn't leave, Westwood is an international level goalkeeper. That shouldn't be overlooked irrespective of how well Joes doing. Either way, fantastic for SWFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gizowl Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 He's got to play regularly now till the end of the season, and be our No1 in our new look team next season. We'll done tonight Joe, bravo! UTO FTP. WAWAW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scram Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Bluesteel said: A world away from where he was against Boro in the cup last season where he looked nervous. He was cool calm and collected the ball very well under pressure. Bodes well. Actually he is not a world away from the keeper who played against Boro And this is where fans have to be understanding - he's a young guy who despite having great talent - he will make mistakes He is undoubtedly a fine prospect - but all young keepers have "those" moments - and Joe almost certainly will too Displays like tonight show maturity beyond his years and if he can maintain that level and kick on then his future is extremely bright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevthelodgemoorowl Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 1 minute ago, scram said: Actually he is not a world away from the keeper who played against Boro And this is where fans have to be understanding - he's a young guy who despite having great talent - he will make mistakes He is undoubtedly a fine prospect - but all young keepers have "those" moments - and Joe almost certainly will too Displays like tonight show maturity beyond his years and if he can maintain that level and kick on then his future is extremely bright Certainly different class from that £5 million prospect George Long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modboy Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Be tempted to save Westwood's wages and play wildsmith as #1 Possibly a million saved in wages straight away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Just now, scram said: Actually he is not a world away from the keeper who played against Boro And this is where fans have to be understanding - he's a young guy who despite having great talent - he will make mistakes He is undoubtedly a fine prospect - but all young keepers have "those" moments - and Joe almost certainly will too Displays like tonight show maturity beyond his years and if he can maintain that level and kick on then his future is extremely bright By that I just mean he was coming and collecting crosses in the way that big kev used to. Away at Bramall Lane. At Boro and even Bolton he just looked very very unsure. This is more like the player that played in that league cup run a couple of years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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