I thought so. Covered for Coleman / Townsend / Iwobi on several occassions, making crucial blocks inside our box etc. I'm not saying he turned himself into Sergio Ramos, just saying he did well. As far as I could see from the comfort of my couch anyway.
I don't remember him making many errors after. I do remember Armstrong going past him once and getting off a shot from a wide angle, but that was down to a terrible clearance from Coleman. In fact, I don't remember Southampton having hardly any real chances after that. I don't remember Keane making any errors even close to the same severity as the cock up, but even so it sounds like he got there and dealt with it.
I attribute that to going to back to basics after making a cock up. Do it simple, play it safe etc. He was clearly caught in two minds when he screwed up so it just makes sense to me that he'd play it safer after that.
Pickford kicked the ball out for absolutely no reason like 4 times btw. It happens. First proper game of the season too, and the first game with people in the stands at Goodison since seemingly forever. Even pros can get nervous.
Again, when you cock it up the key is to go back to basics, stop thinking and just deal with it.
You mean Armstrong? I don't remember seeing him being outfought or outmuscled very often, but that low center of gravity can be a bitch to deal with for taller fellas. Cahill always seemed to be able to hold is own against much taller opponents for example.
I'm sure they talked, but talked him through the game? An experienced player like Keane? I seriously doubt it.
Sometimes it makes sense to switch out, especially if a player is struggling with certain opponents. Happens all the time. Every player has his strengths and weaknesses, right?
Keane annoys [Poor language removed] out of me because he does have that brainfart once in a while, just like Yobo, Distin, Jagielka etc. used to have. But credit where credit is due and after watching the extended highlights I stand firm on him picking himself up and playing well after the cock up. And that's not when you pull players out of the team in my opinion. Of course, that's up to Rafael, he might still bench him, just saying I wouldn't.
We also switched players up front, moving Gray over to the left and moving Richarlison more to the right. Mostly because 'ole Richie couldn't get anything done on the left side against that 18-year old Chelsea loanee (Livramento?)
