sacreblueits442 Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 8 hours ago, LCFCJohn said: This distribution point is the main one used to beat Iverson with. I mean I’m not a goalkeeper or goalkeeper coach but I just think should we not be working to improve the weaknesses of our players who otherwise show good potential rather than just replace them? I appreciate you are not necessarily calling for him to be replaced so it’s not challenging your view point but just raising it as a general thing. I’m not convinced that Steffan is as good as Iverson with other areas that are primarily that of a goalkeeper. People get far too hung up with GKs being more about their feet than their hands imo. ..I totally agree on the coaches working on players' weaknesses, it doesn't seem like it is something they have focused on!!! The way the game has developed now requires keepers who are effectively sweepers. If you choose to play in a certain style you need a keeper who can play in this way. If you are choosing to sit deep, there is no need for a keeper with that skill set. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozartfox Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 Cannot wait for Stowell to start training him…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanf0x Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 How come this one still being talked about with him being out until Christmas? Probably still better than ward with one functioning leg, but still… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillehamring Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 8 hours ago, LCFCJohn said: This distribution point is the main one used to beat Iverson with. I mean I’m not a goalkeeper or goalkeeper coach but I just think should we not be working to improve the weaknesses of our players who otherwise show good potential rather than just replace them? I appreciate you are not necessarily calling for him to be replaced so it’s not challenging your view point but just raising it as a general thing. I’m not convinced that Steffan is as good as Iverson with other areas that are primarily that of a goalkeeper. People get far too hung up with GKs being more about their feet than their hands imo. Yes - you'd think that a football club would have the capacity to teach someone how to kick a ball straight.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaspa Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 Ah, didn't know about injury issues. Skip 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clever Fox Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 (edited) Don't we still have Smithie's on a 2 year contract with 1 year to run ? Iversen hasn't let anybody down so I don't see the need to change him just for the sake of it. He'll be much better from his experience gained since he successfully replaced Ward. We have much bigger issues and needs than changing the Goalkeeper. We should be plugging the other gaps in the Team first. Edited 28 June 2023 by Clever Fox Spelling correction 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluearmyfox28 Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 8 hours ago, Iran said: He's a good shot-stopper and excellent with his feet if Enzo wants to set the team up to play out the back (something which unfortunately Iversen is not good at doing). Seems decent, hope he learns to catch the ball a bit more though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEFox23 Posted 28 June 2023 Share Posted 28 June 2023 I don't why but I'm not feeling this one!... I don't have a reason at all as I've not seen a lot of him, just a gutt feeling! Spending 6/7m on a goalkeeper isn't priority for me, Id rather stick with Iversen, Smithies & Stolarczyk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pliskin Posted 28 June 2023 Share Posted 28 June 2023 Am I the only one who thinks Iverson is shit? A GK should be priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesta Legend Posted 28 June 2023 Share Posted 28 June 2023 1 minute ago, Pliskin said: Am I the only one who thinks Iverson is shit? A GK should be priority. He isn't, he is a very capable goalkeeper his shot stopping is superb. No matter what anyone says his distribution is poor but will matter less in the championship - where he'll thrive - but perhaps this may not be what Enzo wants. Only time will tell for me KEEP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filbertway Posted 28 June 2023 Share Posted 28 June 2023 3 minutes ago, Pliskin said: Am I the only one who thinks Iverson is shit? A GK should be priority. What's your thinking? Especially considering the fella has already won a player of the season award at this level? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanf0x Posted 28 June 2023 Share Posted 28 June 2023 3 minutes ago, Pliskin said: Am I the only one who thinks Iverson is shit? A GK should be priority. No, you are definitely not the only one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Nige Posted 28 June 2023 Share Posted 28 June 2023 Maresca will want a modern day keeper. I think that’s pretty certain. Such a big emphasis is placed on a keepers footballing ability these days and there’s nothing I’ve seen from anyone we have at the club currently that show me they are at the level we need. But it’s also probably not the most pressing part of the rebuild. Iversen’s distribution when banging it past the half way line trying to land it on a sixpence for Barnes to “challenge” for it was awful. But that was clearly a tactic of sorts. Safety first, nothing short, away from the middle of the pitch etc etc. that was Smith rightly playing the percentages in a time of need. There’s absolutely no way Maresca will want his keeper humping it forward looking for a flick on from the left forward. So those balls drifting out of play towards the touch line will hopefully be a thing of the past. As a shot stopper I think Iversen is plenty good enough for the championship, it’s his strength and while nowhere near the level we’ve been used to all these years he’s capable, what he’ll need to do is be far less ponderous with the ball at his feet when there’s a counter attack on. Move the ball quickly rather than allowing the opposition to reset. If he improves on that then he’ll be plenty fine this season Its stick or twist with Iversen, I’d probably stick and focus on other areas first. Bomb Ward out at all costs though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Nacho Posted 28 June 2023 Share Posted 28 June 2023 It’s the type of signing that we make and Maresca is sacked before he’s even fit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry96 Posted 28 June 2023 Share Posted 28 June 2023 He’s definitely good on the ball just think his actual shot stopping could be better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenfox Posted 28 June 2023 Share Posted 28 June 2023 Enzo will want a keeper with good distribution. Iverson's distribution is the weakest aspect of his game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergen fox Posted 28 June 2023 Share Posted 28 June 2023 21 hours ago, baldeagle said: Still half asleep read that as Zack Efron to start with Did the same 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basildon Fox Posted 28 June 2023 Share Posted 28 June 2023 Worrying the amount of times in that clip he is pushing the ball straight back in the middle. I prefer a goalkeeper to catch the ball but most of them do this deflecting the ball these days. Looks like Kasper in his pomp at one on ones. Danny Ward take note, you save more one on ones when you do not turn away from the ball! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgfualol Posted 28 June 2023 Share Posted 28 June 2023 Can't we just get Stowell to put his Nintendo Switch down and actually try to improve Iversen's distribution - or is Dan a lost cause? Dont see how signing this guy makes sense unless we're 100% sure Ward, Iversen or Smithies will move on. All 3 wont be in demand and will make us **** all money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusko187 Posted 28 June 2023 Share Posted 28 June 2023 No time for sentimentality, it's what got us in this situation in the first place. If Enzo doesn't deem Iversen as the number 1, get the guy in who will be. You'll be asking a manager who will want to pass out from the back to stick with some clodder who cannot distribute all for the sake of him being with our academies for a considerable amount of time. Iversen is not the future at Leicester, whilst he was better than Ward last season, he did not fill me with the confidence that he is a Premier League quality goalkeeper and for me.. what's the point in sticking with him if our aspirations are beyond his abilities. Steffen could be, and from what I know of him, ticks all the boxes that we need. Get it done and shift Ward and Iversen off. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woznotwos Posted 28 June 2023 Share Posted 28 June 2023 3 hours ago, Zaphod Beeblebrox said: Worrying the amount of times in that clip he is pushing the ball straight back in the middle. Exactly my thoughts, a lot of playing patsy with the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUHILL Posted 28 June 2023 Share Posted 28 June 2023 Wait. this guy is out until Christmas? We could have fallen behind in the top 2 race by then! If Enzo does want a new starting GK, then I would prefer we have someone fit to start the season! I actually rate Iverson, especially at this level. Would prefer we spend our cash elsewhere for now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore_94 Posted 28 June 2023 Share Posted 28 June 2023 5 minutes ago, STUHILL said: Wait. this guy is out until Christmas? We could have fallen behind in the top 2 race by then! If Enzo does want a new starting GK, then I would prefer we have someone fit to start the season! I actually rate Iverson, especially at this level. Would prefer we spend our cash elsewhere for now. August / September It was reported on 1st June that he had had his operation, and it would be 3 to 4 months out 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Phenom Posted 28 June 2023 Share Posted 28 June 2023 All I know is that he cost Man City cups. No thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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