Henry

10 minutes ago, pillred said:

Wheels coming of for LJ. 4-0 now.

Maybe it’s the vaccine?

3 minutes ago, ralphindevon said:

I can’t keep up with who we’re supposed to be slagging off!

 

O’Leary, he’s done bugger all so far

3 minutes ago, ralphindevon said:

Just now, Fordy62 said:

Certainly won’t be commenting on Klose’s start to the game. 

He looks very assured so far.

10 hours ago, Davefevs said:

I know what you’re saying, but I disagree with the words.  Who is the best at helping us get points, would be my words.

I’d go with that, but that starts with keeping clean sheets or conceding less.

To use a crude example, all things being equal,  if we win 4-3 with Max but lose 0-1 with Dan….then you pick Max every game don’t you?

Not really. It depends what part the keeper has played in those goals. If Max has thrown 3 into his net (or he scores a hat trick!) then it has an effect. I’d lean towards Bentley as it’s more like a keeper has had an direct impact of the team conceding 3 than the team scoring 4.

But obviously it isn’t as simple as that.  I do think @Fordy62is right in that I think Antoine’s return is more responsible for our better forward play, with a small part down to Max’s distribution.

The question becomes, if Dan gets picked, does it stifle Antoine / our attacking?

I don’t know.

What I would say is that if Dan could get back to a comparable level with his feet as Max (because his kicking has fallen off a Cliff) then I’d pick Bents every time.

A keeper in todays game is not just about what he does with shots and crosses, it’s important, don’t get me wrong.  But they touch the ball more with their feet than their hands.

It would be good to see Dan back, with a kicking game much improved.

I think Bentley needs to come back, I’m confident that Bentley would have stop some of these goals that Max has conceded. Watching the Cardiff highlights a couple days later you realise we conceded two terrible goals that could have cost us.

First question should be when selecting a goal keeper is ‘who is better at keeping the ball out the net?’. That’s it. All this about playing out from the back, squeezing up, sweeper keeper etc is worthless otherwise.

Ref should start booking some of these whenever they block our free kicks.

Just now, ExiledAjax said:

Tbf the BBC are getting closer...not quite there...but closer.

That’s spot on…

14 minutes ago, !james said:

Gregor has been reading otib this morning then! 

 

 

Gregor reminds me of when David Brent left Wareham Hogg.

1 hour ago, Pezo said:

If COD is considered to be part of a "golden generation" then no wonder we never made the playoffs, can we even call it a "golden generation" without some kind of success or even being good enough to challenge for success?

 

You count him as the golden generation if Robbie Savage can count himself in the class of 92!

Ffs Does Vyner realise social distancing doesn’t apply on the the pitch? ******* close the man!

22 minutes ago, Robbored said:

I go to AG to be entertained and DW produced the most attractive football seen at AG in the last 30 years. GJ nor SC got anywhere close to matching it.

 

I saw your recent ban was worthwhile then…

4 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said:

Can never understand neck scarves. Wore one once and it was the most annoying, uncomfortable garment ever. 

Where else would you wear a scarf other than your neck?

1 hour ago, Robbored said:

 

I think NTTDS is on a wind up………….

19 hours ago, Davefevs said:

You been away?

I know you don’t follow the politics forums. Let’s just say he was put on ‘gardening leave’.

Golf fan from London who used to work for the Sun. Cant wait

I thought he looked a bit stronger than when he played last season. There were a few times he followed his man to the half way line to get a foot in.

Ive certainly seen worse defensive performances from experienced defenders,

Where’s Bakinson?

1 hour ago, RUSSEL85 said:

I had to look at that twice!! 

Imagine my shock that Gregor is continuing to wind NP up and create a story out of nothing.

Is your favourite film Chicken Run?

35 minutes ago, billywedlock said:

Pearson said on RB that he thought Bentley has not been at his best and that Max was looking good. The only rules he is referring too is that when you get your chance you have to take it, and the player dropped has to work themselves back in. 

I actually like Max and we should be pleased we have good options in goal. Both have slightly different skills . 

I’m amazed so many people either have missed the point or are deliberately trying to paint Bentley in a bad light.

People forget Bentley has been one of our best players for years.

It was explained better in another interview.

The rule is that every place is up for grabs and people have to stay in form to keep their spot. They are the rules.

Pearson has spoke about that ‘rule’ a few times.

4 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said:

Big time Charlie. Hmm

They do say Charlie leads to football violence..