The Keeper

**Bothar Casca** · 15-10-2016 05:57 PM

I'm not normally one to single out players and have a go and I don't think he's overly bad but he had me worried a few times today. His kicking is really bad and WTF was all that about with the passback where he nearly gifted Skacel an open goal? Arguing with McGregor that anything below the waist is a passback (it isn't) and then visibly arguing with Alan Combe about it as well. Worrying stuff

***bingo70*** · 15-10-2016 06:09 PM

That sounds a bit concerning but an observation from his early games is that he doesn't concede many.

I know you could say that's down to the defence but I think it was schmeichal that said you could tell the best keepers by how few saves they had to make, he's not made too many outstanding saves yet but maybe he's just getting his positioning right and organises his defence well.

(Or maybe I'm clutching at straws)

**Andy74** · 15-10-2016 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by Bothar Casca

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I'm not normally one to single out players and have a go and I don't think he's overly bad but he had me worried a few times today. His kicking is really bad and WTF was all that about with the passback where he nearly gifted Skacel an open goal? Arguing with McGregor that anything below the waist is a passback (it isn't) and then visibly arguing with Alan Combe about it as well. Worrying stuff

I'm not worried at all about the keeper.

***FifeHibs*** · 15-10-2016 06:14 PM

Bring back Oxley 👍

**hibbytam** · 15-10-2016 06:18 PM

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I'm not normally one to single out players and have a go and I don't think he's overly bad but he had me worried a few times today. His kicking is really bad and WTF was all that about with the passback where he nearly gifted Skacel an open goal? Arguing with McGregor that anything below the waist is a passback (it isn't) and then visibly arguing with Alan Combe about it as well. Worrying stuff

It was a bit odd. But apart from that he was mostly untested, so it's impossible to judge him one way or the other. As long as he doesn't do it again, i'm not too worried.

**Pretty Boy** · 15-10-2016 06:23 PM

I didn't take to him at first but the 2 games previous to today he's been decent imo.

**fat freddy** · 15-10-2016 06:24 PM

His anticipation is dire, he cost us a goal due to indecision on his debut, He clearly doesn't like coming off his line and he doesn't command the box. I want to like him but he scares me. He will cost us goals this season due to his inability to come out and collect balls that should be his.

**marinello59** · 15-10-2016 06:30 PM

Geezo. Let's destroy another keepers confidence.

**fat freddy** · 15-10-2016 06:33 PM

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Geezo. Let's destroy another keepers confidence.

I doubt he reads .net, I'm just giving an honest opinion on a fans forum. Like I said, I want to like him but I have my concerns about his anticipation and decision making.

**stantonsboots** · 15-10-2016 06:35 PM

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His anticipation is dire, he cost us a goal due to indecision on his debut, He clearly doesn't like coming off his line and he doesn't command the box. I want to like him but he scares me. He will cost us goals this season due to his inability to come out and collect balls that should be his.

nonsense

**lyonhibs** · 15-10-2016 06:36 PM

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Geezo. Let's destroy another keepers confidence.

The sooner the better eh??

Although I don't see how some message board rambling will run his confidence unless folk are haranguing him from the stands.

**trev the hat** · 15-10-2016 06:39 PM

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His anticipation is dire, he cost us a goal due to indecision on his debut, He clearly doesn't like coming off his line and he doesn't command the box. I want to like him but he scares me. He will cost us goals this season due to his inability to come out and collect balls that should be his.

Bit harsh IMO from what I've seen. Given what we've had previous I'm confident he will be an asset over the course of the season. 10 men & keeper is always scrutinised big time.
Another clean sheet today though !!

**Dublin07** · 15-10-2016 06:40 PM

What a completely nonsense post. He had 1 save to make which he made no problem. 1 iffy pass back that he might have caught which he kicked and it resulted in a a throw in. Some folk should sober up before they post.

**fat freddy** · 15-10-2016 06:43 PM

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nonsense

We'll see if it's nonsense as the season progresses. I merely stated an opinion I have been harbouring since I watched his debut. I hope I'm wrong and he is the next Daniel Anderson, our last really decent keeper.

**Andy74** · 15-10-2016 06:50 PM

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We'll see if it's nonsense as the season progresses. I merely stated an opinion I have been harbouring since I watched his debut. I hope I'm wrong and he is the next Daniel Anderson, our last really decent keeper.

The debut where he made a clean sheet?

***ACLeith*** · 15-10-2016 06:50 PM

I know this is the kiss of death to say this but what has struck me is that the ball doesn't bounce off him, it sticks.

***Heisenberg*** · 15-10-2016 06:51 PM

He's been solid so far. We could really do with actually supporting our players once in a while.

**Beefster** · 15-10-2016 06:51 PM

We drew 0-0. Definitely time to give the keeper some stick.

***erin go bragh*** · 15-10-2016 07:00 PM

Has he not had five clean sheets out of six games .
Jeezo .

**Shrekko** · 15-10-2016 07:03 PM

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I know this is the kiss of death to say this but what has struck me is that the ball doesn't bounce off him, it sticks.

I agree. Seen a lot of well struck stuff that skips just in front of him that he always seems to hold no bother.

Isn't as good as Oxley with the ball at his feet but he's normally ok- conditions weren't great today.

**Sir David Gray** · 15-10-2016 07:08 PM

His kicking was poor today and the incident with McGregor was bizarre (if he doesn't know what constitutes a pass back at his level of experience then it's a bit of a concern.)

Other than that he was fine.

**fat freddy** · 15-10-2016 07:15 PM

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The debut where he made a clean sheet?

Fair enough, I meant the game versus Ayr when he never came off his line to collect the ball and allowed it to go out for a corner which resulted in their first goal. ( I could be wrong on the game/goal as hibs are a blur of matches in my memory bank) the fact remains that I have my reservations about aspects of his game

***Golden Bear*** · 15-10-2016 07:41 PM

Jeez, stop nitpicking guys. This endless performance analysis of our keepers does more harm than good.

**B.H.F.C** · 15-10-2016 07:47 PM

I thought he was decent in terms of handling etc. The fact he doesn't know the rules is bloody ridiculous though.

**Unseen work** · 15-10-2016 08:05 PM

Jesus this is ridiculous.

Poor kicking? I noticed one poor pass first half. Did you notice his 60 yard pass that went straight to Keatings feet?

It's not wonder he is uneasy to come off his line when fans are critiquing him before he even makes a mistake.

He has been absolutely fine so far and the least of our issues

***Golden Bear*** · 15-10-2016 08:12 PM

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Jesus this is ridiculous.

Poor kicking? I noticed one poor pass first half. Did you notice his 60 yard pass that went straight to Keatings feet?

It's not wonder he is uneasy to come off his line when fans are critiquing him before he even makes a mistake.

He has been absolutely fine so far and the least of our issues

Exactly. Confidence is everything, especially for a keeper.

**MWHIBBIES** · 15-10-2016 08:15 PM

He almost put Keatings through on goal with a wonderful kick. Not knowing the back pass rule was concerning, though...

***Hiber-nation*** · 15-10-2016 08:18 PM

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He almost put Keatings through on goal with a wonderful kick. Not knowing the back pass rule was concerning, though...

It was very strange. Maybe he thought the rules were different here. I like the look of him though and can't see what all the fuss is about.

**Thecat23** · 15-10-2016 08:25 PM

Can't believe the goals be let in today. Oh wait...

**B.H.F.C** · 15-10-2016 08:35 PM

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Can't believe the goals be let in today. Oh wait...

He doesn't know the bloody rules though! That's poor.

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