Joel Robles

[roy vernon]

I think he is the best of the keepers currently on our books, and, of a similar standard to the likes of Pickford, Schmiechel and Heaton, so, unless a really top drawer keeper becomes available I think we should stick with Joel

 

[cadex]

yes and no, he started to come out for it which was a mistake, he realised he wasn't going to make it so went back and williams was left stranded. Williams should have launched it into the stands though, no messing.

Williams should of headed it after the first bounce. He let it drop twice then didn't get enough momentum behind it. No way was Robles at fault.

 

[Khalekan]

Williams should of headed it after the first bounce. He let it drop twice then didn't get enough momentum behind it. No way was Robles at fault.

That is my take on it.

 

[Khalekan]

Did he have anything to do today?

Not really but if his very presence gives the lids in front of him the same re-assurance he gives me sitting in the Bullens then he is doing plenty

 

[ilikecheese]

Not really but if his very presence gives the lids in front of him the same re-assurance he gives me sitting in the Bullens then he is doing plenty

I don't disagree mate. That said some on here would say the lot of our defenders are suspect. Robles isn't good enough. Williams the same. Jags is past it. Funes Mori might be the worst defender in the league, Coleman is rubbish at defending, and Baines was only decent at it but is now in decline.

Holgate seemingly is the only half decent defender we have on GOT.

Somehow we're doing alright in spite of how terrible the players are...I reckon Joel having F all to do in several of our games might say otherwise of the defenders as a whole.

Boss DM's do make things easier like. Gana alone does loads of work eliminating danger.

 

[Azzurri]

Williams was absolutely all over the gaff, not sure what Robles was meant to do. Other than that he was a spectator again. Which is a good thing eh?

 

[ianefc]

9 clean sheets in 14 games is remarkable, no matter what you think of Joel. He's been a passenger for some of those games for sure but I can't recall us ever having such a hot streak of shutouts in recent times.

that's extremely American.

 

[originalgreaserbob]

that's extremely American.

Admit it, though, it's been a heck of a hot streak for Joel and the rest of the D. Although the team has been great on O, too! They're really clicking on both ends of the field. Been super fun to watch.

 

[ianefc]

Admit it, though, it's been a heck of a hot streak for Joel and the rest of the D. Although the team has been great on O, too! They're really clicking on both ends of the field. Been super fun to watch.

lol

 

[a bell maul]

Imo, Robles has, in general, been quite commanding of his area and his speed off the line to cut down angles has saved us a few points.

 

[Eggs]

Imo, Robles has, in general, been quite commanding of his area and his speed off the line to cut down angles has saved us a few points.

...he has been very good in one-on-one situations. He has a big frame and spreads himself leaving very little space down the sides.

 

[RFUS]

that's extremely American.

I already said "clean sheets" and there's a nice bit of alliteration there, too.

Sorry for being such a splendid wordsmith.

 

[arch stanton]

Williams should of headed it after the first bounce. He let it drop twice then didn't get enough momentum behind it. No way was Robles at fault.

clear the danger first, argue about it afterwards

 

[RFUS]

Williams should of headed it after the first bounce. He let it drop twice then didn't get enough momentum behind it. No way was Robles at fault.

I agree with you here, mate.

It's hard to judge Joel for that because what's he meant to do? Williams is level with the ball for a good 4 seconds or so and he lets it keep bouncing and just doesn't do anything really except muster an underhit header. If Robles rushes to the edge of the box then it's risky, if he stays on his line it's risky.

If Williams just cleared it ASAP there would be no issue.

 

[Exeter Gently]

I think he is the best of the keepers currently on our books, and, of a similar standard to the likes of Pickford, Schmiechel and Heaton, so, unless a really top drawer keeper becomes available I think we should stick with Joel

*nods*