BobBobSuperBob Posted December 22, 2018 Report Share Posted December 22, 2018 20 minutes ago, Chivs said: I can't remember the opposition but I thought Maenpaa was at fault when he conceded a goal direct from a corner. He claimed he was pushed over but that just shouldn't happen in the six yard box. Anyway, being picky as I believe he is a about 3500% better than Fielding. Yes - good recall Blackburn Well , he clearly has ridden that one Solid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted December 22, 2018 Report Share Posted December 22, 2018 4 hours ago, Major Isewater said: On the match day thread I named him as my MOTM . Today he bossed it . Calm, assured, saved well when called upon . As has been said he arrived in a silent fanfare as the majority were focused on the Superstar Keeper from the states but for me he ranks as the best signing of the summer . Well done Nikki . Amazing how sometimes a player just fits at a club, Nikki is that player for us, there has been no fanfare because well we haven't needed one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 Highlighting how limited Frank Frank Fielding is. Goalkeeping is more than shot stopping. Better distribution, better command of the box, and prepared to make interventions outside the area = a more flexible team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 17 hours ago, Major Isewater said: On the match day thread I named him as my MOTM . Today he bossed it . Calm, assured, saved well when called upon . As has been said he arrived in a silent fanfare as the majority were focused on the Superstar Keeper from the states but for me he ranks as the best signing of the summer . Well done Nikki . Would've been mine too were it not for Diedhiou's superb display. He's big and agile, not bad with his feet either! I like the way in recent games he has made the brave decision to come out of his box where there looks danger of being a breakaway opponent coming in one-on-one. Those sort of calls can go horribly wrong, but he's been spot on each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 6 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Would've been mine too were it not for Diedhiou's superb display. He's big and agile, not bad with his feet either! I like the way in recent games he has made the brave decision to come out of his box where there looks danger of being a breakaway opponent coming in one-on-one. Those sort of calls can go horribly wrong, but he's been spot on each time. It was pretty much neck and neck to be honest and if Fammy had notched or assisted perhaps he would have shaded it but Nikki kept us in the match with some very good saves and assured keeping . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 7 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Would've been mine too were it not for Diedhiou's superb display. He's big and agile, not bad with his feet either! I like the way in recent games he has made the brave decision to come out of his box where there looks danger of being a breakaway opponent coming in one-on-one. Those sort of calls can go horribly wrong, but he's been spot on each time. I think an opposition striker with Niki bearing down on him is quite a frightening sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 Best keeper we have had at the gate for some time. I hope we can tie him down with a decent contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 1 hour ago, wendyredredrobin said: Best keeper we have had at the gate for some time. I hope we can tie him down with a decent contract. Best keeper since basso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dredd Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 Think it’s the first time since maybe Mercer I’ve not had worried about a regular keeper having a mad rush of blood and doing something nuts. Basso (though part of his charm) Fielding James Gerkin all prone to moments of unpredictability. Saying that I’m probably doing Heaton a disservice there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfctim Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 I've always felt Fielding's overly criticised and any other keeper we've had over the last few years has tended to be overrated as a result of not being him (think O'Donnell, Steele) but I like Maenpaa. Definitely his shirt to lose now when Frankie comes back. Most impressively for me, his handling is excellent. A couple of crucial late saves v Norwich and at Birmingham that weren't especially acrobatic, but fiercely struck shots with multiple players following up for any rebounds, and he just swallowed them up. Good trait to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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