bristolcitysweden Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Incredibly impressed. Wjat a game. Fly the youths! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Just now, bristolcitysweden said: Incredibly impressed. Wjat a game. Fly the youths! I think they all flew to this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbie Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Incredibly mature performance. His time wasting aka 'game management' was superb. Looks like he could be our number 1 for years to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3City Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Well chuffed for Max! Any idea why no keeper on the bench tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, BS3City said: Well chuffed for Max! Any idea why no keeper on the bench tonight? Tactical rather than enforced by all accounts. Been very dependable when called upon. No reason he can't make himself a hero between now and the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Well done Max! Great to keep a clean sheet while still learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77 punk Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 johnsons gamble on having no keeper on the bench paid off but hopefully a one off decision what i saw on the highlights max had a great game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Yes knew he wouldnt let us down and i still think semenyo has a part to play this season aswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nest Egg Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 19 minutes ago, BS3City said: Well chuffed for Max! Any idea why no keeper on the bench tonight? I'd give Baker a pair of gloves before I'd see Marinovic out there again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 hour ago, BS3City said: Well chuffed for Max! Any idea why no keeper on the bench tonight? Me too. He’s 22, will fill out, and is getting experience in a promotion chasing team. Think his emergence as a genuine no2 to Mäenpää is really positive (I’m assuming Frankie will be off). 1 hour ago, Gazred said: Tactical rather than enforced by all accounts. Been very dependable when called upon. No reason he can't make himself a hero between now and the end of the season. Had LJ not wasted a sub with Korey (tongue in cheek), we could’ve conceivably had a back 8 of: Pisano, Hunt, Kalas, Wright, Webster, Baker, Kelly and Dasilva. That is really taking the piss out of Pulis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Really glad to see he's being given the chance rather than us using an emergency loan as we have done in previous years. Sure, we've seen Ben Foster and John Ruddy come here and then end up in the Premier League a short while later but it's great to see a Goalkeeper finally come through our system and look like he might be the real deal... and the results keep on rolling in too! Could tie down a #1 spot next season at this rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Max still has a way to go to be a number 1 for the club but is well on the way and will only improve as he fills out and gains more presence in his box . He had one or two ‘ moments ‘ last night but full credit to the lad for keeping his head and turning in a winning performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkz 76 Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 I think his nerves has settled and his confidence has grown now we can see the best of Max. Well done Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastside Moonwalker Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 8 hours ago, BS3City said: Well chuffed for Max! Any idea why no keeper on the bench tonight? To be honest after watching the other keeper I’d probably keep it that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Games like last nights and Saturdays will do Max’s confidence a lot of good. He seems to be used only when we have to and then replaced as soon as we can loan someone in. Maybe he has been good enough all along? Ok, he’s not going to oust our first choice keepers when they are fit but I don’t think we have to dismiss him and automatically reach for a loan, especially when you consider what is actually available to bring in. Yes it could have gone horribly wrong but over the past couple of years Max has stepped up when called upon. I remember in the cup at WBA he came on at HT and did well, that’s a couple of years ago now and each game is development for him. He has a fantastic defence in front of him now who can protect him. He certainly doesn’t feel me with nerves when he plays. Well done Max, you were part of the result last night as much as anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 MAx has rarely let us down, but he's yet to be seriously tested under pressure, I hope he does become a long term number one for us, but people heaping praise on him now, remember it when he makes a mistake or kicks a few into touch, ie give him a bit of time to develop further Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Young keeper, not really ready, chucked in at the deep end. He’s doing brilliantly so far, and as a keeper, no hiding place. Full marks to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dullmoan Tone Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 He played earlier this season at home (can't remember the opponent) and pulled off an outstanding save in the first few minutes. But a crucial part is how confident the keeper makes the defense feel - I think he is way behind Frank, Nikki and other Championship keepers here (at the moment) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 As a very young goal-keeper, he would be forgiven for making a few mistakes. But isnt making any. Which is great. Has a big future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 17 minutes ago, Dullmoan Tone said: He played earlier this season at home (can't remember the opponent) and pulled off an outstanding save in the first few minutes. But a crucial part is how confident the keeper makes the defense feel - I think he is way behind Frank, Nikki and other Championship keepers here (at the moment) Did the same away to Brentford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 34 minutes ago, Riaz said: As a very young goal-keeper, he would be forgiven for making a few mistakes. But isnt making any. Which is great. Has a big future. He did a ‘ Frankie ‘ two or three times , he nearly lost possession when he took too long to kick out and kicked once straight to a Boro player so let’s not pretend we have the academy’s answer to Gordon Banks just yet. Max is a great young keeper and has a lot of room to improve which I don’t doubt he will. He needs to ‘fill out ‘ and be more dominant in his area . That will come with age and experience. Keep it up Max . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: He did a ‘ Frankie ‘ two or three times , he nearly lost possession when he took too long to kick out and kicked once straight to a Boro player so let’s not pretend we have the academy’s answer to Gordon Banks just yet. Max is a great young keeper and has a lot of room to improve which I don’t doubt he will. He needs to ‘fill out ‘ and be more dominant in his area . That will come with age and experience. Keep it up Max . Okay, i'll correct myself. He made no major mistakes. Which for such a young age and lack of experience is fantastic. No way do i think he's the next Gordon Banks. But he's certainly alot better than a certain Marinovic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Quality result for Max, hope he follows up with another clean sheet against Wigan. He also reminds me slightly of Steve Philips, agile, good shot stopper, similar slim build and even similar facial features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderMB Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Riaz said: As a very young goal-keeper, he would be forgiven for making a few mistakes. But isnt making any. Which is great. Has a big future. He's young, but let's not oversell just how young he us. For keepers, he's young, but we're not talking about a U18 player. Good keepers play at a high level regardless of age, and by the time Courtois was MOL's age he was in goal for the Champions League final against Real Madrid, with several years of first-team football behind him. Frankly, I think MOL has been patient enough with us this season, and we need to repay him by either making him our first-choice keeper, or letting him go out on loan for next season at a Championship or League 1 club, with his place at the club reviewed on his return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 1 hour ago, EnderMB said: He's young, but let's not oversell just how young he us. For keepers, he's young, but we're not talking about a U18 player. Good keepers play at a high level regardless of age, and by the time Courtois was MOL's age he was in goal for the Champions League final against Real Madrid, with several years of first-team football behind him. Frankly, I think MOL has been patient enough with us this season, and we need to repay him by either making him our first-choice keeper, or letting him go out on loan for next season at a Championship or League 1 club, with his place at the club reviewed on his return. Not really a fair comparison, we aren't ever going to have youngsters like Courtois or De Gea at our academy, both were at the academies of European giants. Whats next? We are overselling how young Semenyo is because Mbappe won the world cup at his age? Give it a few years when LJ takes us to Europe, then we can start making these comparisons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderMB Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, marcofisher said: Not really a fair comparison, we aren't ever going to have youngsters like Courtois or De Gea at our academy, both were at the academies of European giants. Whats next? We are overselling how young Semenyo is because Mbappe won the world cup at his age? Give it a few years when LJ takes us to Europe, then we can start making these comparisons! It's totally fair. The level is irrelevant. What matters is that a player at that age had several years of first-team football behind themselves. MOL is (obviously) no De Gea or Courtois, but many keepers play first-team football from an early age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 41 minutes ago, EnderMB said: It's totally fair. The level is irrelevant. What matters is that a player at that age had several years of first-team football behind themselves. MOL is (obviously) no De Gea or Courtois, but many keepers play first-team football from an early age. I'm struggling to see it, how many keepers under 22 do you see regularly playing in the Prem and Championship? Only one who immediately springs to mind was Dean Henderson who is now also 22? Just had a look on Whoscored.com, there is one goalie for Leeds who is 20 who has made ONE appearance all season (think maybe against us?) and nobody else under 22 has made a single appearance in the Championship, there are three or four who are 22, Max being one of them. In the Prem there are also apparently no players under the age of 22 who have made an appearance. Angus Gunn at 23 is the youngest making 6 appearances. So to say his youth is overlooked, when there is nobody of a younger age making appearances in the Championship or Prem is very very harsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Mao Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Max, Kelly and possibly Vyner next season could all be featuring in the backline. A cracking turnaround from a decade ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 2 hours ago, marcofisher said: I'm struggling to see it, how many keepers under 22 do you see regularly playing in the Prem and Championship? Only one who immediately springs to mind was Dean Henderson who is now also 22? Just had a look on Whoscored.com, there is one goalie for Leeds who is 20 who has made ONE appearance all season (think maybe against us?) and nobody else under 22 has made a single appearance in the Championship, there are three or four who are 22, Max being one of them. In the Prem there are also apparently no players under the age of 22 who have made an appearance. Angus Gunn at 23 is the youngest making 6 appearances. So to say his youth is overlooked, when there is nobody of a younger age making appearances in the Championship or Prem is very very harsh. Yes, exactly. Not the finished article. Not fully developed physically, but at 6’2 / 6’3, he will fill out (didn’t harm Van der Sar though!). Look at the picture of Mäenpää at Lens (below)....does not look the beast he is now! He now has half a dozen or so games at Champ level too and has proved he has ability at this level. Plenty of years of development / experience in him too. It wouldn’t worry me if Frankie moved on and Max becomes no2 to Niki. I hope we keep Niki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucky Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 20 hours ago, BS3City said: Well chuffed for Max! Any idea why no keeper on the bench tonight? I heard that if Max had to come off, then our best chance would be to just play rush back goalies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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