Danny Ward

[Fox92]

1 minute ago, FoxTimmy2 said:

That's the least of our problems at this point. He's a liability. Concedes goals too easily, giving the opponent the lead and a mental boost. 

Agreed which is why it's a problem, not the least of our problems (?).

[foxinsocks]

ward wound not start for most championship teams - I recon his form costs us points in 1 in 5 games i.e. we  draw instead of win (-2) or lose instead of draw (-1) - so that's say 1.5 points every 5 games - which is about 11points per season - with a reasonable goalie we would have 6 points more by now.  We won't push on with him in goal.  How bad must Iverson be in training?.

[st albans fox]

9 minutes ago, Fox92 said:

I know De Gea is World Class but today summed up why every good team needs a good goalkeeper.

 

De Gea keeps Man Utd in the game, and that's the difference. We don't have a goalkeeper that will keep us in the game.

How many times did kasper make an unbelievable save early in a game and we went on to win ?  It’s what good keepers do. Ward’s problem is that he doesn’t make unbelievable saves - he’s a keeper - he isnt a good keeper 

[st albans fox]

Just now, foxinsocks said:

ward wound not start for most championship teams - I recon his form costs us points in 1 in 5 games i.e. we  draw instead of win (-2) or lose instead of draw (-1) - so that's say 1.5 points every 5 games - which is about 11points per season - with a reasonable goalie we would have 6 points more by now.  We won't push on with him in goal.  How bad must Iverson be in training?.

I think iverson isn’t good with his feet and that’s what rodgers considers to be most important the way he wants to play 

[foxinsocks]

5 minutes ago, st albans fox said:

I think iverson isn’t good with his feet and that’s what rodgers considers to be most important the way he wants to play 

Ward lets in any shot on target - we could employ a fat bloke and he would stop more.

Edited 19 February 2023 by foxinsocks

[jammie82uk]

Just now, foxinsocks said:

How bad must Iverson be in training?.

His performance in training is irrelevant, Ward has been designated Number 1 unless injured that won’t unfortunately change this season 

[foxinsocks]

Just now, jammie82uk said:

His performance in training is irrelevant, Ward has been designated Number 1 unless injured that won’t unfortunately change this season 

The manager should revisit this decision often.

[VLC86]

2 minutes ago, foxinsocks said:

Ward lets in any shot on target - I we could employ a fat bloke and he would stop more.

Tielemans is alright in CM though.

[Corky]

9 minutes ago, Tuna said:

Can Iversen or Smithies really be any worse than Danny Ward?

Smithies was a highly rated Championship keeper a few years ago. Not sure whether he could step up now.

 

I'd give Iversen an opportunity.

[mod hero]

Type his name in Twitter.

 

He is the worst keeper I’ve seen play for us, I’m going back to the early 90’s. 
It’s absolute neglect at this point from Rodgers. We’ve conceded the most goals now bar Bournemouth and we’ve lost the most games bar Southampton. Defence has been poor but the Goalkeeper situation needs addressing now.

 

enough is enough

[Guest ttfn]

4 hours ago, StriderHiryu said:

Compare that to Schmeichel who would rush out and make himself big to make it hard for the striker. Ward does the worst of both worlds, neither stays on his line nor goes to close it down.

 

 

 

One of the biggest differences between Ward and Schmeichel is that Schmeichel has his eyes on the ball in this situation. 

[frany104]

The save he actually made from rashford was baffling. He was making himself smaller and it him him and squirmed wide. A good keeper would’ve caught it. He’s so average it’s untrue. 

[Mickyblueeyes]

53 minutes ago, Parafox said:

If you think back to the FT matchday threads from last season and the season before, so many numpties on here wanted KS gone because he didn't come for crosses, his distribution and kicking out of his area was poor. 

 

There was no other real criticism. 

 

He's gone, now look what we have in his place. 

 

He comes for crosses. 

The thing is you always have to take match threads with a pinch of salt. Fans of all clubs while the game is going on are in no way reasonable or calculated in their review or assessment of what is happening. In that environment criticism (no matter how ridiculous) is going to happen of all players. And very few players are flawless - so it’s easier to pick out that fault.
 

The issue I have with Ward is he shouldn’t be anywhere near this league. I mean even as a number 2. It’s a privilege to play football it’s an absolute gift to play PL football - how he can repeatedly be given that gift by us is not only frustrating but embarrassing too. Goalies work very hard to develop in all leagues, the old days of just being good at crosses and shot stopping are long gone. They’ve got to be good with their feet. Play the sweeper role. Command/communicate - he doesn’t seem to be capable of any of those. He will cost us points and he has cost us points. For both the club and the players benefit, he needs to be taken out of the firing line. The fact is, the criticism is of the club who have had at the club for a few years and we’re still comfortable with going through two transfer windows without protecting us. 

Edited 19 February 2023 by Mickyblueeyes

[Sharpe's Fox]

Ward would struggle with this

 

 

[Mike1983]

6 minutes ago, mod hero said:

Type his name in Twitter.

 

He is the worst keeper I’ve seen play for us, I’m going back to the early 90’s. 
It’s absolute neglect at this point from Rodgers. We’ve conceded the most goals now bar Bournemouth and we’ve lost the most games bar Southampton. Defence has been poor but the Goalkeeper situation needs addressing now.

 

enough is enough

Iversen must be shagging both Brendan's wife and daughter for him not to play at this point, either that or Ward has something on him.

[Marshall Cockney Fox]

I was prepared to give him time to improve. The jury is however no longer out. Unanimous verdict of complete average. Just doesn't bring anything to the team at all. Hasn't earned us any points this season. Just makes us more vulnerable in defence. 

[don_danbury]

we still got chris weale? 

[FoxTimmy2]

It's quite evident that our defence doesn't trust Ward; there have been numerous times where a backpass to the keeper would have been the less risky move, but they chose not to play it back.

[It'sblueupnorth]

51 minutes ago, st albans fox said:

I think iverson isn’t good with his feet and that’s what rodgers considers to be most important the way he wants to play 

I struggle to believe this because if that’s the case we may as well put a centre mid in from the academy. They’d be a lot better with their feet and they’d probably be no worse at saving shots. Ward isn’t very good with his feet, iversen must be elvis hammond levels of bad with his feet if that’s the only thing stopping him getting a game

[Raj]

Nothing more to add that's not already been said.

Should be dropped off at Stoke Citys ground for free en route back to Leicester......along with a few others....as that's their level.

Edited 19 February 2023 by Raj

[Guest Col city fan]

Danny Ward showed today how imperative it is for City to go out in the summer and spend what it takes to buy a Prem league standard keeper.

De Gea makes two splendid first half saves to keep us from taking the lead. At the other end, Rashford slides it into a gaping chasm of a goal, due to Ward’s piss poor positioning.

I’m struggling to think of a worse keeper for Leicester for a long long time.

And to think, some thought we’d be fine replacing Schmeichel for this rubbish!

[sdb]

I'd repressed Kevin Pressman so deeply I didn't think I'd recognise his name.

 

I now yearn for him weekly. Not in a sexual way. He must be pushing 60 (years old and stone), but I'd throw him in next week if Iverson can't play.

[coolhandfox]

Honestly think we would be in the top half with Kasper in goal.

[FrankieADZ]

think the sad thing is, we've got to resign ourselves to the fact the only way Ward aint starting in the league is if hes injured

as Rodgers wont change him, hes had 23 games this season, and hes been below average in what 95% of them

[BillyFOX12]

Ward as a long standing no1 will take us back to league one.

 

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