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2018/19 Jordan Pickford

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Lads, he’s a poor goalkeeper

Apart from being acrobatic he lacks everything else needed to be the standard needed. So far he needs to improve:
Concentration
Awareness
Command of the box
Being erratic
Communication
Catching
Organisation of defence

The signs tell you he’s crap and his MOTD performances at the head patters of Sunderland won him a big move

He spends more time picking the ball out of the net. That’s quite a big warning flag
He spends too much time talking and shouting at his defenders, he wants to calm down and concentrate on the actual play, he would be a better 'keeper if he did. He thinks he is a lot better than he actually is.
 
Every goalie is capable of fantastic saves. Its kind of the point of their job. It's like saying an outfield player is capable of kicking a ball.

Not really. It's like saying an outfield player is capable of kicking a ball fantastically well, which isn't the case for many. I'd agree that lots of keepers have good reactions and athleticism, as Pickford does, but I still think he's better than most in those areas. Doesn't necessarily balance out his weaknesses though.
 
He spends too much time talking and shouting at his defenders, he wants to calm down and concentrate on the actual play, he would be a better 'keeper if he did. He thinks he is a lot better than he actually is.

Oh stop this. Nobody knows this. It's a weird random comment that seems to have gathered traction.

He is just playing crap. It doesn't need to be anything else.
 
I think he needs to get back to basics.

He’s fantastic on form; solid when not but since the World Cup he’s struggled a wee bit.

My worry mainly is his kicking and insistence on belting it over Coleman time n time again.

Remember when everyone said ‘we back our own and we’re not like kopites’
 

I think he needs to get back to basics.

He’s fantastic on form; solid when not but since the World Cup he’s struggled a wee bit.

My worry mainly is his kicking and insistence on belting it over Coleman time n time again.

Remember when everyone said ‘we back our own and we’re not like kopites’

When did we say that? Not in the last 10 years at least.
 
Wonder what Neville Southall makes of it. I think the fellas hyperactive in the first instance..have a decko at him in the tunnel pre match - wound up like a rip-rap, grimacing and knocking the drinks back as though he was in the desert. Maybe theyre energy caffeine drinks... I dont know. He needs to calm down anyway and gain some maturity as these defenders are unstable enough without kamikazi immature antics behind them.
 
Wonder what Neville Southall makes of it. I think the fellas hyperactive in the first instance..have a decko at him in the tunnel pre match - wound up like a rip-rap, grimacing and knocking the drinks back as though he was in the desert. Maybe theyre energy caffeine drinks... I dont know. He needs to calm down anyway and gain some maturity as these defenders are unstable enough without kamikazi immature antics behind them.

I agree. For me the best keepers these days are ridiculously calm under pressure. All that energy he's got going on can't help his decision making.
 
You cant, lets be honest.
Oh stop this. Nobody knows this. It's a weird random comment that seems to have gathered traction.

He is just playing crap. It doesn't need to be anything else.
He isn't taking responsibility for the many mistakes he makes, just tries to shrug them off, he's not learning either, a good shot stopper yes: a very good goalkeeper , not at the moment, and unlikely to the way he carries on.
 

I'm not a knee jerker, but wouldn't be too against him being dropped. I know stek ain't great, but maybe Pickford needs a couple of weeks off, have his first break for over a year and just re-assess. Still think he's a fantastic long term option for us.
 
If he starts on Wednesday then that will be a massive indictment on Silva.

You have to set standards. He has been utterly appalling for a month now and you have to create a culture where no player in untouchable.

His confidence is shot so needs the break, however the alternative is a relative newcomer (who couldn't do much worse) and a Dutch tit (who most certainly would)
 
Wonder what Neville Southall makes of it. I think the fellas hyperactive in the first instance..have a decko at him in the tunnel pre match - wound up like a rip-rap, grimacing and knocking the drinks back as though he was in the desert. Maybe theyre energy caffeine drinks... I dont know. He needs to calm down anyway and gain some maturity as these defenders are unstable enough without kamikazi immature antics behind them.

You reckon he's on the lemo with Mina and Ospina?
 

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