Darth Fox Posted 8 August 2005 Share Posted 8 August 2005 Just being browsing a Celtic forum and they are having a right laugh at Douglas. Can't believe no-one has ripped into him yet. I follow Celtic also and many a game has been lost or turner with the aide of the Crab. What did Levein see in him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supedaj Posted 8 August 2005 Share Posted 8 August 2005 good experience, cheap, right age, has won 3 titles, international with several caps.. to name a few Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Fox Posted 8 August 2005 Author Share Posted 8 August 2005 I've seen Celtic matches where they were so dominant that The Crab literally would have 1 save to make. Only really Rangers and the odd performance from Hearts,Hibs or Aberdeen differed. With Leicester things are different and clean sheets may be tricky to come by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-man Posted 8 August 2005 Share Posted 8 August 2005 Just being browsing a Celtic forum and they are having a right laugh at Douglas. Can't believe no-one has ripped into him yet. I follow Celtic also and many a game has been lost or turner with the aide of the Crab. What did Levein see in him? 152264[/snapback] C'Mon, he's played one game. Ok, he made a couple of mistakes, but give him a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitesh Posted 8 August 2005 Share Posted 8 August 2005 To be honest, he is the best that we could have got for limited finances we have. I cant really think of any international keeper that we could have signed with same experience and who is also on a free transfer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gené and Tonic Posted 8 August 2005 Share Posted 8 August 2005 We might have been able to get Scott Carson on loan. But yeah, Rab is prob the best available under the circumstances (apart from Henderson maybe) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 8 August 2005 Share Posted 8 August 2005 I ripped into him. I "didn't want him near the team ever again." His general performance was naff but his farcical challenge that led to the first goal was enough. Had that been Shilts (or any other half decent keeper) he'd have figured the situation in a flash and the forward, given any sense, would have taken evasive action cos otherwise he'd had been left nursing a body that would have needed months to recover. Accept your mistake Craig and get rid. Quick. At his age there's not even a likely return in the long run. There have been decent Scottish goalkeeper's of course. I remember Dave Maclaren in the 60's for instance. But not many and not Douglas from what I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNQ Posted 8 August 2005 Share Posted 8 August 2005 I think this has got to be the biggest mistake Levein has made since coming here. Rab Douglas is going to cost us so many points this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 8 August 2005 Share Posted 8 August 2005 He had a shocker, but i'm keen to see more of him before I start to slate Douglas. The thing is, if he continues to be crap then Levein has a choice. He drops him and Henderson comes in (who is steady) or he continues to play him and will put himself under pressure by refusing to address the problem. Let's not panic yet, he was at fault for giving away a penalty but he nearly saved it and he did flap at that cross for Bromby's goal but so did the whole of the defence who appeared to be good before hand so let's not panic. I think he'll do alright for us. If his mistakes outweigh his good games, then we have a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted 8 August 2005 Share Posted 8 August 2005 Yep, I'm up for giving him a chance, yes he didnt have a great game but we need to give him a few games. Paul Hendersons a good keeper and will give him a run for his money if not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Posted 8 August 2005 Share Posted 8 August 2005 I am behind him but there is a potential problem when the goalie makes mistakes the defence loses confidence and feel they have to protect him which takes away the attention of the opponent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxes_fan Posted 8 August 2005 Share Posted 8 August 2005 Jesus christ! He has only played one competitive game and you're slating him already? Atleast give him up until christmas to proove his worth!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Fox Posted 8 August 2005 Author Share Posted 8 August 2005 I've seen him play often for Celtic. He's more popular with Rangers fans than Celtic...why..cause he's cr@p. Berti Vogts like Douglas too....nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossporterlc Posted 8 August 2005 Share Posted 8 August 2005 he seems too similar to a keeper we had last season who made silly mistakes <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkwoodifa Posted 8 August 2005 Share Posted 8 August 2005 A Celtic fan told me he's a bit like Dracula! Doesn't like crosses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 8 August 2005 Share Posted 8 August 2005 Jesus christ!He has only played one competitive game and you're slating him already? Atleast give him up until christmas to proove his worth!! 152555[/snapback] You are joking, I presume. Like everyone else, I hope Douglas comes good but if he carries on as he did against Sheffield the club can't afford to give him one month let alone five. It's not a charity league or a Sunday afternoon juniors feeder league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADLEVEIN Posted 8 August 2005 Share Posted 8 August 2005 pressman all is forgiven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scow Posted 8 August 2005 Share Posted 8 August 2005 I can't believe all this criticism early on, give the guy a chance. Yes, he was at fault for two goals on Saturday, but goalkeepers make mistakes all the time. Remember when Walker went through that bad patch? It's his first game, and the least us as fans can do is support him over the next few games. I can't say I'm a big fan of Douglas personally, but getting on his back so early won't help. If he continues to silp up over a number of games, then Henderson will get his chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookwhaticando Posted 9 August 2005 Share Posted 9 August 2005 I remember that right clanger of Walks' - what was he, about 30 yards out, and he dived to the ground to save a shot .. in the premiership too. Hilariously unfortunate mistake back in December 03, against Birmingham if memory serves. I think we were down to 9 men after Walks' dismissal and MA wasn't best pleased sitting in the stands. not our finest hour but at least we were in the premiership bottom line is, give the guy a chance. If he makes this mistakes week in week out then yes, get on his back and turf him out. In the meantime get behind the lad and maybe he'll come good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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