Fordy62 Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 I’m not surprised people take breaks from this forum. Can’t say I blame them. Arguably our most consistent player and certainly should be in the running for POTS and he gets vilified the moment he makes a mistake and all I hear is shit like “Fielding flaps again” or a shitty Facebook poll about who should start - Fielding or Steele. That’s ignoring the fact that the chap on bbc live updates seeming to imply it was a foul on FF for their first goal. Frankie has had a brilliant season and should command some respect for how well he’s playing. Yet we all want to kiss his balls when he digs out a wonder save at the death. The continual shit Frankie gets is completely unwarranted and unfair. And it ***** me off. Rant over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Incredible aint it. Can count his mistakes this season on one hand. Anyone who knows about keeping knows he is better than Steele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 I didn't really feel it was Fieldings fault for the first goal, though it's undeniable that a bigger, more imposing keeper would probably have got a fist on that ball. He then made a couple of great saves in the 2nd half. Fielding has been good all season (at least when I've watched) but I always have the feeling we good do better. Not a criticism of FF, just a statement of opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkz 76 Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Yet the wonder saves IE away to Sheffield united are forgotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 But we didn’t win, so it obviously has to be someone’s fault. Plus of course Woodrow wasn’t in the squad & Diony was only an unused sub, so even the most rabid on here couldn’t blame either of them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 22 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: I’m not surprised people take breaks from this forum. Can’t say I blame them. Arguably our most consistent player and certainly should be in the running for POTS and he gets vilified the moment he makes a mistake and all I hear is shit like “Fielding flaps again” or a shitty Facebook poll about who should start - Fielding or Steele. That’s ignoring the fact that the chap on bbc live updates seeming to imply it was a foul on FF for their first goal. Frankie has had a brilliant season and should command some respect for how well he’s playing. Yet we all want to kiss his balls when he digs out a wonder save at the death. The continual shit Frankie gets is completely unwarranted and unfair. And it ***** me off. Rant over. The matchday threads are like that: one moment someone's a useless lady garden, the next they are Christ resurrected. Often according to the same poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted March 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 8 minutes ago, chipdawg said: I didn't really feel it was Fieldings fault for the first goal, though it's undeniable that a bigger, more imposing keeper would probably have got a fist on that ball. He then made a couple of great saves in the 2nd half. Fielding has been good all season (at least when I've watched) but I always have the feeling we good do better. Not a criticism of FF, just a statement of opinion And I think this is partly my problem. We think we can do better without any real justification. We could do better than Flint, Baker, Reid, Smith, Pack. We could do better than anyone. But we have to attract the players that are better. So can we? Fielding has been brilliant, yet for some reason - and this isn’t a dig at you directly Chip as many share your viewpoint- but people seem to think he needs replacing. We wouldn’t dream of suggestions to replace Reid, so why so with Frankie when he’s in the best form we’ve ever seen him have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 I opened this thread out of sight of Mrs Isewater but vow that I'm a little disappointed with the content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Just now, Fordy62 said: And I think this is partly my problem. We think we can do better without any real justification. We could do better than Flint, Baker, Reid, Smith, Pack. We could do better than anyone. But we have to attract the players that are better. So can we? Fielding has been brilliant, yet for some reason - and this isn’t a dig at you directly Chip as many share your viewpoint- but people seem to think he needs replacing. We wouldn’t dream of suggestions to replace Reid, so why so with Frankie when he’s in the best form we’ve ever seen him have? I don't necessarily think he needs replacing, I think he's a good chanpionship keeper. But I also think there are guys who have Frankie's ability but are 6'4" and can compete physically with donkeys like Keiffer Moore. Now I wouldn't advocate for replacing him and he wouldn't be the first player I'd want to upgrade, but I do think we could find a better player in Europe or the Lower leagues if we really looked. But as I said, he's played well this season and deserves credit for the consistency of his performances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 When you look at the Barnsley keeper waving our second into the net then you have to appreciate fielding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 37 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: I’m not surprised people take breaks from this forum. Can’t say I blame them. Arguably our most consistent player and certainly should be in the running for POTS and he gets vilified the moment he makes a mistake and all I hear is shit like “Fielding flaps again” or a shitty Facebook poll about who should start - Fielding or Steele. That’s ignoring the fact that the chap on bbc live updates seeming to imply it was a foul on FF for their first goal. Frankie has had a brilliant season and should command some respect for how well he’s playing. Yet we all want to kiss his balls when he digs out a wonder save at the death. The continual shit Frankie gets is completely unwarranted and unfair. And it ***** me off. Rant over. Yeah mate agree time for a break myself I think...he has been very solid this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 So we just need to find a good shot stopper who is commanding of his area and catches every cross. Is De Gea available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 15 minutes ago, GrahamC said: But we didn’t win, so it obviously has to be someone’s fault. Plus of course Woodrow wasn’t in the squad & Diony was only an unused sub, so even the most rabid on here couldn’t blame either of them.. It's Bailey Wright's turn today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, RedDave said: So we just need to find a good shot stopper who is commanding of his area and catches every cross. Is De Gea available? Maybe not. Decide how you want to play and what attributes the Keepers will need. Elements can outweigh others. Passing teams like Fulham place emphasis on Keepers ball skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 22 minutes ago, Sparkz 76 said: Yet the wonder saves IE away to Sheffield united are forgotten Agreed. he gets a very rough ride on this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Just now, MarcusX said: Agreed. he gets a very rough ride on this forum He always has, ever since he arrived. Yet he's seen off every bit of competition for his place from keepers who were supposedly much better than him, so he must be doing something right. He has his flaws and of course we could improve on him, but any keeper we signed would have to be a significant upgrade to justify the sizeable fee that we'd probably have to pay. And I suspect a new keeper is probably some way down the list of priorities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aa_bcfc Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Some terrific saves by frankie today. Probably one of our better players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Fordy62 said: I’m not surprised people take breaks from this forum. Can’t say I blame them. Arguably our most consistent player and certainly should be in the running for POTS and he gets vilified the moment he makes a mistake and all I hear is shit like “Fielding flaps again” or a shitty Facebook poll about who should start - Fielding or Steele. That’s ignoring the fact that the chap on bbc live updates seeming to imply it was a foul on FF for their first goal. Frankie has had a brilliant season and should command some respect for how well he’s playing. Yet we all want to kiss his balls when he digs out a wonder save at the death. The continual shit Frankie gets is completely unwarranted and unfair. And it ***** me off. Rant over. Good post Fordy Anyone mention from those about whoever was meant to be marking Moore .... ..... No ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 A typical Frankie match , moments of madness equalled by world class saves . He makes up for his faults by these and his huge desire to win , We could get a technically better keeper but Frankie is hard to dislodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Frankie have saved many Points for us this season. his best season so far Kicking the ball is ok the last games, people talking that he cant kick the ball. For me he is a very good GK. Well done FF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Frankie's wonder saves are often glossed over and forgotten, the sky reporter said he made a very good save today as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 11 minutes ago, hodge said: Frankie's wonder saves are often glossed over and forgotten, the sky reporter said he made a very good save today as well. Think Johnny Phillips described it as ‘ an unbelievable save ‘ I’ve said before - One ofbthe reasons Flint is absolutely vital for us is he protects FF aerially which down to stature is his vulnerable area - great shot stopper and overall a very decent keeper for us IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 1 hour ago, JonDolman said: In my opinion we should be looking for an upgrade in the summer. Pulled off some good saves this season, but there's a few areas of his game that are not good enough imo like commanding his six yard box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Just now, RobintheRed Red said: like cimmanding his six yard box You won’t find many such commanding keepers who due to stature are then as quick or agile as FF or in his league in terms of shot stopping And if you can identify one tell SL he may need to Mortgage the West Stand ! As an all round package FF is decent for us IMO and there are prob only one or two keepers in Championship that I’d swap him with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 1 minute ago, BobBobSuperBob said: You won’t find many such commanding keepers who due to stature are then as quick or agile as FF or in his league in terms of shot stopping And if you can identify one tell SL he may need to Mortgage the West Stand ! As an all round package FF is decent for us IMO and there are prob only one or two keepers in Championship that I’d swap him with all about opinions but most crosses he frightens the shit out of me good shot stopper granted but im sure the back four would love to see him come and take the ball todays first goal was headed in in his six yard box although Bailey wright took the blame the guy on sky sports said he made up after being at fault for the first goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoxton casual Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Fordy62 said: I’m not surprised people take breaks from this forum. Can’t say I blame them. Arguably our most consistent player and certainly should be in the running for POTS and he gets vilified the moment he makes a mistake and all I hear is shit like “Fielding flaps again” or a shitty Facebook poll about who should start - Fielding or Steele. That’s ignoring the fact that the chap on bbc live updates seeming to imply it was a foul on FF for their first goal. Frankie has had a brilliant season and should command some respect for how well he’s playing. Yet we all want to kiss his balls when he digs out a wonder save at the death. The continual shit Frankie gets is completely unwarranted and unfair. And it ***** me off. Rant over. He was our best player today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Maybe we should get Parish back from....Dundee......he was better than him according to most on here... Or maybe Hamer from being Leicester 4th choice....? Or RO’D? He was better than him too. Ah wait he shipped 4 today and is on course to be a League Two keeper next year. What about Geifer? I miss seeing him not being able to kick the ball further than 25 yards. Or we could just actually accept Frank is a ******* good keeper? Loves the club and city to death too. No idea what the vendetta against him is all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dullmoan Tone Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 30 minutes ago, hodge said: Frankie's wonder saves are often glossed over and forgotten, the sky reporter said he made a very good save today as well. I can't forget that if it wasn't for Frankie's save in the last 5 mins we would have lost to Sunderland it was nearly a disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 10 minutes ago, RobintheRed Red said: all about opinions but most crosses he frightens the shit out of me good shot stopper granted but im sure the back four would love to see him come and take the ball todays first goal was headed in in his six yard box although Bailey wright took the blame the guy on sky sports said he made up after being at fault for the first goal If you panic now - wait till we sell Flint to the highest bidder !!!! ( I have previously said that at that point we may have to rethink FF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 22 minutes ago, petehinton said: Maybe we should get Parish back from....Dundee......he was better than him according to most on here... Or maybe Hamer from being Leicester 4th choice....? Or RO’D? He was better than him too. Ah wait he shipped 4 today and is on course to be a League Two keeper next year. What about Geifer? I miss seeing him not being able to kick the ball further than 25 yards. Or we could just actually accept Frank is a ******* good keeper? Loves the club and city to death too. No idea what the vendetta against him is all about. A common theme is Frankie Fieldings distribution and positional play. Ball skill is 66% of a Keepers game - source the FA . Frankie Fielding's distribution is not of a high standard. That is the majority of a Keepers contact with the football. Fielding's positioning. He does not play outside of his box offensively or defensively. Modern Keepers are now frequently intervening, playing high and joining in e.g. 4-4-2 is 1-4-4-2. allowing full backs to play high creating over loads in midfield as the Keeper sweeps. A Keeper who can play high and joins in adeptly adds a entire new dimension to any team. Bristol City as supposedly a team playing through the thirds, retention and cohesive possession should be areas where the team can be progressed. With Frank Fielding his lack of technical ability means that the team will always lack tactical flexibility while he is in goal. Its tactical observation, hardly vendetta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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