Clever Fox Posted 1 December 2014 Posted 1 December 2014 As has been said, it's quite possible that the staying on the goalline is something he's been asked to do. Back when he first signed he seemed fine coming for things. Same could apply to the distribution - he can find Ulloa, he's just not putting it anywhere helpful for Leo, but he could have been asked to do that for a flick on to Vardy. No Manager would ever ask a goalkeeper to stay on his line, it just doesn't happen. Leo couldn't be flicking it on for Vardy as Vardy has mostly been used out on the left. Wouldn't it be better if Kasper kicked it to Leo's Chest where he could control it and lay it off. Thereby keeping possession, bringing others into play and taking up a new forward position himself. That way we have a chance to get an attack going.
The Doctor Posted 1 December 2014 Posted 1 December 2014 No Manager would ever ask a goalkeeper to stay on his line, it just doesn't happen. Leo couldn't be flicking it on for Vardy as Vardy has mostly been used out on the left. Wouldn't it be better if Kasper kicked it to Leo's Chest where he could control it and lay it off. Thereby keeping possession, bringing others into play and taking up a new forward position himself. That way we have a chance to get an attack going. Some might actually if they think the keeper would be better served as a shot-stopper or thinks the defenders should deal with it rather than risk the keeper getting flattened and giving away a free chance. Again, the tactics may be long up to Leo, then he brings Vardy into play. Kaspers distribution is far from poor - I think the stats were quoted on here that only 4 keepers have a better pass completion percentage than him, and that's with most of them having ball playing defenders.
Guest MattP Posted 2 December 2014 Posted 2 December 2014 No Manager would ever ask a goalkeeper to stay on his line, it just doesn't happen. Leo couldn't be flicking it on for Vardy as Vardy has mostly been used out on the left. Wouldn't it be better if Kasper kicked it to Leo's Chest where he could control it and lay it off. Thereby keeping possession, bringing others into play and taking up a new forward position himself. That way we have a chance to get an attack going. This. Never in a million years would a manager ask a keeper to stay on his line, if he did he should be looking for a new keeper ASAP. You are supposed to utilise the fact you can use your hands in a place where no one else can. To me it's quite clear Kasper has no intention of doing this, he doesn't seem prepared to risk his own reputation for the team. I've just watched the second goal again from Saturday and it's utterly ridiculous a top flight keeper isn't coming for that.
Guest ttfn Posted 2 December 2014 Posted 2 December 2014 This. Never in a million years would a manager ask a keeper to stay on his line, if he did he should be looking for a new keeper ASAP. You are supposed to utilise the fact you can use your hands in a place where no one else can. To me it's quite clear Kasper has no intention of doing this, he doesn't seem prepared to risk his own reputation for the team. I've just watched the second goal again from Saturday and it's utterly ridiculous a top flight keeper isn't coming for that. The commentator on MOTD even says "that's too close to the keeper", realises Schmeichel isn't coming for it and then talks about it being a "great cross" with "vicious late curl".Looked like a bog standard cross to me that any professional goalkeeper should be catching, let alone punching.
NotTheMarketLeader Posted 2 December 2014 Posted 2 December 2014 I understand he’s a divisive figure and there are a lot on here that rate him. But for me the main gulf between us and the rest of the Premiership isn’t our manager, its our keeper. Yes he has pulled off some great reflex saves at times which earn him plaudits, but so has every other keeper in the Premier. The difference between him and the rest are the errors. Goalkeeping is about so much more than shot stopping; commanding your area, organising your defence, reading the game and making the right decisions. Kasper is weak in all these areas. Crosses have been a major problem for us this season in every game except Stoke away, where Hamer dealt with them very well. He also seems to have a Teflon factor about him whereby the fans will forget errors instantly and forgive him. The best example of this is the Watford star jump that left Deeney with an open net, but there have been several other errors he hasn’t taken the blame for. Some from last season off the top of my head are the crosses for both goals at Charlton away, the same thing for Rodallega’s goal v Fulham and throwing it into his own net at Doncaster. This season any other Premier keeper would have dealt with Hazard’s effort at Chelsea, would’ve been better organised and positioned for Burnley’s late free kick, would’ve dealt with the first 2 goals yesterday by taking care of their six yard box and there was also the **** up at Swansea which Morgan had to bail him out of. These are just a handful off the top of my head. But the way he avoids the blame is reminiscent of Sol Bamba a couple of years back. I could talk about his egotistical attitude, the way he treated Justin Bowley and the Academy keepers. But lets not go down that route for now, frankly I’m not bothered about whether a player is a nice bloke or not all that matters is what happens on the pitch. My point is simple, if we want to stay in the Premiership we need a Premiership goalkeeper. One of the best keepers in the world, Victor Valdes, is sitting around on a free waiting to show someone what he can do. Why not offer him silly wages and 6 months Prem football then if he impresses he’ll get his move to a top 4 club. John Ruddy is playing second tier football, as is David Marshall. Jack Butland is on loan in the same division, surely Stoke would rather him get Prem experience. There are top keepers we could go for in January to try to rescue the situation before it’s too late. Or we can sit back, defend Kasper relentlessly, applaud him on his customary individual laps of honour after every game, and go straight back to the Championship. I was surprised to hear a few months back from a coach down at City that he is a complete egotistical arsehole who has no sense of humour. None of these faults prevent him from being a good keeper, but his inability to command the box and come for crosses IS a real problem for the team.
NotTheMarketLeader Posted 2 December 2014 Posted 2 December 2014 This. Never in a million years would a manager ask a keeper to stay on his line, if he did he should be looking for a new keeper ASAP. You are supposed to utilise the fact you can use your hands in a place where no one else can. To me it's quite clear Kasper has no intention of doing this, he doesn't seem prepared to risk his own reputation for the team. I've just watched the second goal again from Saturday and it's utterly ridiculous a top flight keeper isn't coming for that. not wishing to live in the past but I don't think he covered himself in glory for burnleys first goal. Again rooted on his line when could have smothered the ball at the attackers feet!
NotTheMarketLeader Posted 2 December 2014 Posted 2 December 2014 Cracking out swinging cross? You sure. He should of left his line and punched clear. Basic goalkeeping. Taking everybody out if necessary. Goal avoided. Glued to his line too often. Burnleys 1st goal a while back he should of cleared it. Basic errors costing usTHIS
Harry - LCFC Posted 2 December 2014 Posted 2 December 2014 The fact that even one person agrees with the OP is incredible tbh. How anybody can blame our goalkeeper for what has been happening this season is beyond me. Do any of you play in goal for an 11 a side a team? From someone who I know can produce a decent argument I have to say that's not a good point. We'd all be virtually exempt from criticising anyone at the club (as well as a great many other things in life) if we took the view that we can't criticise someone unless we've been in their place.
Larry_LCFC Posted 2 December 2014 Posted 2 December 2014 He should have been sent off. Understudy at best.
Tuna Posted 2 December 2014 Posted 2 December 2014 Urgently need a new keeper in January. Lost confidence in him.
foxsake123 Posted 2 December 2014 Posted 2 December 2014 He's not calamity his confidence is shot and whatever NP is saying to motivate is not working.
TheUltimateWinner Posted 2 December 2014 Posted 2 December 2014 My 11 year old sister could do better. Yet he will probably be our captain next game.
Corky Posted 2 December 2014 Posted 2 December 2014 Should've come and claimed for the first goal, just terrible for the third.
The Doctor Posted 2 December 2014 Posted 2 December 2014 Had no chance really with the first or second but the third was a dreadful mistake.
Steve_Guppy_Left_Foot Posted 2 December 2014 Posted 2 December 2014 Is starting to become a bit of a worry.
Fox Ulike Posted 2 December 2014 Posted 2 December 2014 Should've come and claimed for the first goal, just terrible for the third. De laet also woeful for the third though... He must have been a full 10 yards behind the defensive line, playing everyone onside.
ScouseFox Posted 2 December 2014 Posted 2 December 2014 Had no chance really with the first or second but the third was a dreadful mistake. I'd like to see the first again before fully slating him but I don't think a premier league keeper should be beaten so easily at his near post. It wasn't even in the corner. Aside from that ridiculously lucky to stay on the pitch after cleaning Gerrard out and his attempts for the third made me wish he wasn't on the pitch.
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