robsblubot 3,595 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 6 hours ago, Iggy Doonican said: Have to say I don't think he's very good has been riddled with mistakes this season he's got no presence either and has flimsy wrists and he looks like Dutch from The Shield. Lol Yeah perhaps you may prefer, like I do, a taller more dominant in the box goalie. on the other hand, I do agree that kepa is not playing particularly well and some of the shots that went in were stoppable. Supermonkey92 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vybz Kartel 1,613 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 We need a proper goal keeper's coach, Hilario has been the goal keeper's coach this season and we can already see Kepa has regressed massively. Vesper, Supermonkey92 and kellzfresh 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,190 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, Vybz Kartel said: We need a proper goal keeper's coach, Hilario has been the goal keeper's coach this season and we can already see Kepa has regressed massively. This makes mad sense. Expect the board to therefore veto it. USE CECH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 I think he does the basic stuff really well actually, shots he's actually expected to save he does it like food and drink, the only issue is so far we've rarely seen the impossible done with him (which separates him from the likes of Alison, prime DDG etc) which means we don't often stay in the game while getting battered or keep a clean sheet/only concede one while conceding lots of chances like we often did with Courtois. I don't worry about him being a spectacular liability like one of Arsenal's banter keepers of the late 00s/early 10's but equally not sure he can ever break out to a level he consistently saves our arse when an opponent is smashing us. 10 years ago I'd say we need an upgrade but in this era his weaknesses ain't that big a problem if we can grow into the side we hope. I'd say Ederson is a similar level to Kepa but his weaknesses at "actual goalkeeping" is rarely exposed due to how good and complete the side he's playing for is. !Hazard! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alabama 1,992 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Lol... Like the way to all are writing him off.. Gonna surprise you soon... Vesper and Stats 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Tomo said: I think he does the basic stuff really well actually, shots he's actually expected to save he does it like food and drink, the only issue is so far we've rarely seen the impossible done with him (which separates him from the likes of Alison, prime DDG etc) which means we don't often stay in the game while getting battered or keep a clean sheet/only concede one while conceding lots of chances like we often did with Courtois. I don't worry about him being a spectacular liability like one of Arsenal's banter keepers of the late 00s/early 10's but equally not sure he can ever break out to a level he consistently saves our arse when an opponent is smashing us. 10 years ago I'd say we need an upgrade but in this era his weaknesses ain't that big a problem if we can grow into the side we hope. I'd say Ederson is a similar level to Kepa but his weaknesses at "actual goalkeeping" is rarely exposed due to how good and complete the side he's playing for is. One slight problem though - he's letting in shots that he should have saved. Norwich's and Wolves' recent second goals come to mind. Vesper, LAM09, kellzfresh and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,190 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Jason said: One slight problem though - he's letting in shots that he should have saved. Norwich's and Wolves' recent second goals come to mind. I am overall 90% satisfied with him, I just think he needs some fine tuning from a great goalie coach so so so not hitting the panic button Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, Jason said: One slight problem though - he's letting in shots that he should have saved. Norwich's and Wolves' recent second goals come to mind. Norwich fair enough but Wolves is a bit of a grey area as he did actually save the shot but then it hit Tammy and went in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Tomo said: Norwich I grant you but Wolves is a bit of a grey area as he did actually save the shot but then it hit Tammy and went in. I don't think he got a strong enough hands onto that shot. Had he done so, he would have decisively saved. The header was straight at him. Vesper and Supermonkey92 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,056 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 One slight problem though - he's letting in shots that he should have saved. Norwich's and Wolves' recent second goals come to mind. Really shouldn't have let Valencia's goal in either tbh. Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,190 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 15 minutes ago, LAM09 said: 1 hour ago, Jason said: One slight problem though - he's letting in shots that he should have saved. Norwich's and Wolves' recent second goals come to mind. Really shouldn't have let Valencia's goal in either tbh. that is a bit harsh, 95% plus was on the defence falling asleep on that free kick  killer1257 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,056 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 that is a bit harsh, 95% plus was on the defence falling asleep on that free kick  Whenever a goalkeeper gets their hands on the ball, you feel like they ought to save it. Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,190 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Just now, LAM09 said: 3 minutes ago, Vesper said: that is a bit harsh, 95% plus was on the defence falling asleep on that free kick  Whenever a goalkeeper gets their hands on the ball, you feel like they ought to save it. thats is a really harsh standard (not just for that goal) Kepa has had a few too many of those I do grant that, but he has not been a mess overall the one thing I am not completely happy with is his distribution so far this year he was brilliant last year that's where the coaches need to step in and also work on his arm/hand strength kellzfresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 21 minutes ago, LAM09 said: 1 hour ago, Jason said: One slight problem though - he's letting in shots that he should have saved. Norwich's and Wolves' recent second goals come to mind. Really shouldn't have let Valencia's goal in either tbh. The bounce did him in I think as he was going low to save it. Ball was hit into the ground and bounced over right in front of him. Had little time to readjust. Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,056 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 thats is a really harsh standard (not just for that goal) Kepa has had a few too many of those I do grant that, but he has not been a mess overall the one thing I am not completely happy with is his distribution so far this year he was brilliant last year that's where the coaches need to step in and also work on his arm/hand strengthI agree that he hasn't be dreadful at all, which is why I hadn't criticised him till now. Just a number of goals in recent weeks could have possibly been prevented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 43 minutes ago, Vesper said: thats is a really harsh standard (not just for that goal) Kepa has had a few too many of those I do grant that, but he has not been a mess overall the one thing I am not completely happy with is his distribution so far this year he was brilliant last year that's where the coaches need to step in and also work on his arm/hand strength His arm/hand strength is his biggest issue. He doesn't know how to push a shot away from danger or catch it to reduce pressure. Very annoying really. He should start punching away balls if his fingertips are too soft to push shots a fair distance away LAM09 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 43 minutes ago, Vesper said: thats is a really harsh standard (not just for that goal) Kepa has had a few too many of those I do grant that, but he has not been a mess overall the one thing I am not completely happy with is his distribution so far this year he was brilliant last year that's where the coaches need to step in and also work on his arm/hand strength His arm/hand strength is his biggest issue. He doesn't know how to push a shot away from danger or catch it to reduce pressure. Very annoying really. He should start punching away balls if his fingertips are too soft to push shots a fair distance away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 43 minutes ago, Vesper said: thats is a really harsh standard (not just for that goal) Kepa has had a few too many of those I do grant that, but he has not been a mess overall the one thing I am not completely happy with is his distribution so far this year he was brilliant last year that's where the coaches need to step in and also work on his arm/hand strength His arm/hand strength is his biggest issue. He doesn't know how to push a shot away from danger or catch it to reduce pressure. Very annoying really. He should start punching away balls if his fingertips are too soft to push shots a fair distance away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 15 minutes ago, kellzfresh said: His arm/hand strength is his biggest issue. He doesn't know how to push a shot away from danger or catch it to reduce pressure. Very annoying really. He should start punching away balls if his fingertips are too soft to push shots a fair distance away  14 minutes ago, kellzfresh said: His arm/hand strength is his biggest issue. He doesn't know how to push a shot away from danger or catch it to reduce pressure. Very annoying really. He should start punching away balls if his fingertips are too soft to push shots a fair distance away  15 minutes ago, kellzfresh said: His arm/hand strength is his biggest issue. He doesn't know how to push a shot away from danger or catch it to reduce pressure. Very annoying really. He should start punching away balls if his fingertips are too soft to push shots a fair distance away Okay @kellzfresh, we heard you the first time...  kellzfresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,535 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Is it his arm/hand strength that is his biggest issue do you think? :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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