Prinny Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 Didn't really change my mind on him today. Very good shot stopper though I think the saves today weren't special, everything was dealt with really well. Fine distribution, nothing stood out as bad, no terrible decisions. He does flap. (Flaps O'Leary) Every time I've seen him he's been weak in the air. So overall the performance I thought we'd see. Are you comfortable with him as a first choice championship goalkeeper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the1stknowle Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 For me, Max isn;t as good as Bents but thats a high bar and if we had to sell Bents or he got injured and Max was our No.1 then I'd be fine with that. Think we are lucky to have 2 (actually three with JW) such good keepers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastonboy Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 I think he looked like a goalie who hasn't played very much football in the past 12 months. Did 99% of what he did well and would be fine given a run of games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 Yeah was a bit flappy today, but in his defense he must be pretty rusty having not played much at all and coming up against a big, strong Milwall side. We're lucky to have Bentley who is a fantastic keeper at this level. From what I've seen of O'Leary over the years I wouldn't be worried seeing him in goal in the league if required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 Max has got to learn to be the one who makes the contact, not allow the contact to made on him. He’s waiting for it....expect it and be the one to clout the forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 He wasn’t particularly tested in what I saw today (missed the first 20 mins), but he did what he had to well aside from one missed punch late on. But that’s a bit like Moore, who I thought had a good game aside from a poor back pass when under pressure in the first half that led to a corner. They did what was asked of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 Remember that he hasn’t played any football, even reserve games and is very young for a keeper. Brilliant performance all things considered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 My concern whenever I've seen him is he is a bit weak in the air and doesn't take command of his area at set pieces. Seems a good shot stopper but you need more than that at this level. Not convinced yet but he is young for a goalie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassomylord Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 A good league 1 goalkeeper. If we are looking for prem football then realistically we need to think about moving him. Deceng enough champ number 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Bassomylord said: A good league 1 goalkeeper. If we are looking for prem football then realistically we need to think about moving him. Deceng enough champ number 2. He will keep improving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Bassomylord said: A good league 1 goalkeeper. If we are looking for prem football then realistically we need to think about moving him. Deceng enough champ number 2. He is a champ number 2, and a reasonably young one at that. I'm sure if we do go up then maybe we can look at it but currently GK is probably our least worrying position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 Still amazes me how many fans don’t understand that young players improve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Prinny said: Didn't really change my mind on him today. Very good shot stopper though I think the saves today weren't special, everything was dealt with really well. Fine distribution, nothing stood out as bad, no terrible decisions. He does flap. (Flaps O'Leary) Every time I've seen him he's been weak in the air. So overall the performance I thought we'd see. Are you comfortable with him as a first choice championship goalkeeper? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassomylord Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 40 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: He will keep improving 24 years old....not young but appreciate by keepers standards not close to peak age. Compare him to Freddie Woodman at Swansea who has had 2 full seasons at champ level....playing regularly....only 23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziderarmy Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 19 minutes ago, Bassomylord said: 24 years old....not young but appreciate by keepers standards not close to peak age. Compare him to Freddie Woodman at Swansea who has had 2 full seasons at champ level....playing regularly....only 23. I thought Max did a excellent job today. Talking of Woodman do you realise he is on loan from Newcastle? Also his dad is a professional goal keeping coach so he’s had a decent head start. His god father might come in handy soon as well, it’s Gareth Southgate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 22 minutes ago, Bassomylord said: 24 years old....not young but appreciate by keepers standards not close to peak age. Compare him to Freddie Woodman at Swansea who has had 2 full seasons at champ level....playing regularly....only 23. Woodman will be a top Prem keeper so comparing the two isn’t worth doing 24 years is young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Red Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 one superb save today - Banksesk down at his right-hand post. But several crosses flapped at! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassomylord Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 6 minutes ago, ziderheadarmy said: I thought Max did a excellent job today. Talking of Woodman do you realise he is on loan from Newcastle? Also his dad is a professional goal keeping coach so he’s had a decent head start. His god father might come in handy soon as well, it’s Gareth Southgate. Yes I'm aware and I'm not sure what your point is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 9 minutes ago, Bassomylord said: Yes I'm aware and I'm not sure what your point is. Presumably that it's not really an equal comparison. No one is suggesting Max will be a future star goalkeeper, but Woodman is expected to be a decent Prem one. Might as well say Semenyo is bad because Gabriel Jesus is playing for Man City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziderarmy Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 10 minutes ago, Bassomylord said: Yes I'm aware and I'm not sure what your point is. @And Its Smith has already hit the nail on the head. It’s like comparing Foden and Opi Edwards :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziderarmy Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 1 minute ago, JamesBCFC said: Presumably that it's not really an equal comparison. No one is suggesting Max will be a future star goalkeeper, but Woodman is expected to be a decent Prem one. Might as well say Semenyo is bad because Gabriel Jesus is playing for Man City. Exactly! Ones market value is circa £15 million and ones worth about 500k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 At our level, we have a top number 1 keeper. As our no2 we have a guy who is learning his trade, when played has never let us down, in fact has had some good games (Villa, Millwall - league), hasn’t cost us a transfer fee, will be on relatively low wages, is considered “club developed”, etc. You either go with an old head on the bench or someone like Max. Works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 I’d play him next round. He needs to play when we can fit in him. If Bentley was to pick up an injury we need him ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziderarmy Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: I’d play him next round. He needs to play when we can fit in him. If Bentley was to pick up an injury we need him ready. Yeah. I’d also let him keep the shirt for the cup games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Better Red Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Prinny said: Didn't really change my mind on him today. Very good shot stopper though I think the saves today weren't special, everything was dealt with really well. Fine distribution, nothing stood out as bad, no terrible decisions. He does flap. (Flaps O'Leary) Every time I've seen him he's been weak in the air. So overall the performance I thought we'd see. Are you comfortable with him as a first choice championship goalkeeper? Not for me. I felt nervous every time they put the ball in the box. He looks to light weight does not command he’s box. If Bentley left we would replace him with another number one. will either sit on the bench for next 5 years or move to a L1 club to get regular 1st team football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassomylord Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 1 hour ago, ziderheadarmy said: @And Its Smith has already hit the nail on the head. It’s like comparing Foden and Opi Edwards A good effort, I'm not sure if you're aware but Foden is currently playing regularly in the prem. So no, it isn't like the comparison you have mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassomylord Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Better Red said: Not for me. I felt nervous every time they put the ball in the box. He looks to light weight does not command he’s box. If Bentley left we would replace him with another number one. will either sit on the bench for next 5 years or move to a L1 club to get regular 1st team football. This sums it up nicely, some fans are obviously blinkered by the fact he is young and local. Not good enough yet for championship football and definitely not our next number 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 4 hours ago, Prinny said: Didn't really change my mind on him today. Very good shot stopper though I think the saves today weren't special, everything was dealt with really well. Fine distribution, nothing stood out as bad, no terrible decisions. He does flap. (Flaps O'Leary) Every time I've seen him he's been weak in the air. So overall the performance I thought we'd see. Are you comfortable with him as a first choice championship goalkeeper? Given a run of games then Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waffleflap Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 Didnt concede. Done his job. He'll be the next Basso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Hampshire Red said: one superb save today - Banksesk down at his right-hand post. But several crosses flapped at! That save was sensational. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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